The attack appears to be part of Zelensky’s effort to win over President Donald Trump, who has long had a tense relationship with the Ukrainian leader. As George Beebe of the Quincy Institute put it, Zelensky’s goal is to “convince President Trump that Ukraine will be an Israel-type partner for the United States in Eastern Europe, where it can serve to counter Russian aggression, contain Russian expansionism, and protect Europe and NATO.” “The reality is that the Iranians are using Russian weapons to kill American soldiers and to attack the United States,” Loomer told Ukrainian media. “We’ll find out if that’s true,” he told reporters Monday, adding that he would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin about it. “That would not only put the Iran conflict on a path toward resolution, but also would build momentum toward a compromised end to the war in Ukraine,” Beebe said.