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How the Iran war is hurting Ukraine's chances at peace

March 17, 2026

As NATO faces pressure from Donald Trump, Latvia's defense minister warns that the Iran conflict could divert resources from Ukraine in a DW exclusive interview.

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Latvia's Defense Minister Andris Spruds says NATO must not lose focus on Ukraine as conflict in the Middle East intensifies. While backing cooperation with the US, he stresses the Iran strikes are not a NATO mission. Spruds warns that shifting resources and attention could weaken support for Kyiv, as tensions test alliance unity. Watch this exclusive interview with DW's Bernd Riegert in Riga. 

Bernd Riegert
Bernd Riegert Senior Correspondent in Berlin with a focus on people and politics in Germany