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Zelenskyy cautioned that a prolonged Iran-related war could affect Ukraine's air-defense supplies, including Patriot missiles.
U.S. and Israeli actions in the Middle East could reduce the stocks available for Ukraine, according to officials cited by Politico.
Zelenskyy affirmed that Patriot missiles remain vital for Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks.
The Ukrainian president spoke in a WhatsApp group with reporters as the war with Russia continues.
Officials reportedly caution that a prolonged Middle East conflict could impact Western support and stockpiles for Ukraine.
The discussion centers on air-defense missiles being critical to Ukraine’s defense strategy.
The report notes that U.S.-made Patriot interceptors are highly valued by Ukraine for defense against Russia.
There is no current indication that ammunition stocks are exhausted, but stocks could be affected if the conflict endures.
Zelenskyy emphasized that the situation requires ongoing assessment and caution from Kyiv.

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In Rennes, incumbent Nathalie Appéré leads first-round voting with 42% support.
Mesmeur trails with 18% while centrist Charles Compagnon has 17%.
The poll was conducted online Feb. 24–27 among 816 Rennes residents.
The survey notes Appéré’s broad electoral space across ecologists and social democrats.
The report highlights Rennes’ broad left-leaning field with eleven lists.
The margin of error ranges 1.7 to 3.9 points depending on subgroup.
Analysts say Appéré has broad appeal across multiple voter clusters.
The poll suggests potential voters may shift to support Appéré as a strategic vote for the left.
The survey indicates a left-leaning Rennes with strong support for Appéré across diverse groups.
Cluster 17 conducted the survey for POLITICO.

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Trump moves Iran policy to the forefront, risking less focus on Russia and Ukraine aid
U.S. stocks and supplies for Ukraine could be depleted as resources shift to Iran
European officials fear a prolonged Middle East conflict will delay Ukraine’s EU accession steps
Ukraine’s leaders warn against letting Middle East clashes derail domestic production and financing
Trump suggested the Iran campaign could last four to five weeks, but may extend if needed
Ukraine faces potential losses in weapons availability as Washington replenishes its own stocks
EU officials postpone discussions on Ukraine steps after an Iranian drone attack in Cyprus
Analysts say Iran tune-up could complicate peace talks with Russia and affect Ukraine diplomacy
Kyiv officials worry the Middle East focus may reduce U.S. support for Ukraine’s defense needs
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will keep domestic financing and production at full capacity amid pressures

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France’s Europe minister says the EU should not let external powers dictate enlargement timelines.
Haddad supports Ukraine’s EU membership but cautions against changing the process for others.
France favors a merit-based enlargement and resists phased entry with fewer privileges.
Haddad advocates a European budget rule favoring internal investments over naively extending protectionist policies.
The minister backs joint borrowing to fund disruptive innovation, including defense and AI capabilities.
Haddad criticizes the Mercosur trade deal as disregarding Parliament, calling it a bad signal.
Haddad comments align with France’s support for Ukraine, Moldova, and Western Balkans in future enlargement.
France seeks to balance competitiveness with a strategic approach to EU funding.
Haddad weighs in on how the EU should allocate resources to boost competitiveness.

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