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Kyiv, Ukraine: Iran and Israel carrying out strikes against each other could deflect global attention from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and even bolster Kremlin's war effort, Ukrainian officials say.
Israel launched a massive bombing campaign on Iran last week that prompted Tehran to strike back with missiles and drones.
The conflict has pushed up the price of oil -- a key revenue stream funding Russia's invasion.
"For Ukraine, the challenge is the price of oil, because if prices remain high for a long time, the Russians will earn more," a senior Ukrainian political source told AFP.
The possibility of weaker support and attention from Washington concerns Kyiv.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has made clear that its security priorities are the Middle East and Asia, with Europe lower on the list.
