The Iran war has caused significant shortages of precision-guided missiles, impacting US security guarantees to Asian allies, with hundreds of interceptors diverted from Asia to the Middle East, sparking concerns among South Korea and Japan about US protection capabilities amid tensions with China and North Korea.
US President Donald Trump stated that potential US security guarantees for Ukraine could involve closing Ukraine's airspace if deemed necessary. He made these remarks during a meeting with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara. Trump also noted that Ukraine might not receive any security guarantees at all, suggesting an agreement could function without Washington's backing.
Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar stated that European NATO members are increasingly skeptical of US security guarantees, citing a perceived lack of protection for US allies in the Middle East during recent regional escalations.
