Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told FRANCE 24’s Marc Perelman that « Russia benefits from the war in the Middle East ». However, he said that Ukraine’s partners were « confident » that « politically », the Israel-Hamas conflict « should not overshadow what is happening in Ukraine ». He also voiced optimism that US backing for Kyiv would remain steadfast despite « dissenting voices » and the looming US presidential campaign.