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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

Video. Middle East tensions rise as Europe deepens support for Ukraine

Updated: 16/07/2026 - 9:15 GMT+2

US strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Middle East as fears grow over the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets. In Kyiv, the EU and Ukraine deepen defence cooperation with a new drone partnership, while Europe debates its role in supporting Ukraine’s war effort.

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