President Donald Trump addressed reports from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Russia allegedly sharing satellite imagery of U.S. bases in the Middle East to assist Iran. Trump stated, "Well, we’ll find out if that’s true," and indicated he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about the claims during a flight to Michigan. He added that if Zelensky's assertions are accurate, it has not significantly impacted U.S. operations against Iran, which he claimed has been weakened.
Zelensky, who is scheduled to meet with Trump this week, mentioned that he has instructed his intelligence agencies to disclose information regarding Russia's support for Iran. He highlighted that on July 19 and 20, four air bases in the region were under Russian satellite surveillance. Zelensky emphasized the need to stop Russia's actions and increase pressure on the aggressor.
In a recent statement, Trump warned both Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping against collaborating with Iran, suggesting it would not be in their best interests. He noted that during a meeting in Beijing, Xi assured him that China would not provide weapons to Iran, and he claimed that Putin had made similar assurances.