If President Volodymyr Zelensky helps the US defend against Iranian Shahed drones, a political deal could emerge. Ukraine provides military know-how – and US President Donald Trump In return, she is more committed to a peace with Russia that does justice to Ukrainian interests.

“If Zelenskyj proposes such a deal, Trump definitely won’t say no,” said Kiesewetter in the FOCUS online Iran studio. Political psychology is crucial.

Ukraine could suddenly become a security provider

From the CDU politician’s point of view, Ukraine is now in a significantly stronger strategic position than it was a few months ago. Their experience in dealing with Iranian drones could be particularly valuable for the USA in the current conflict.

Ukraine has already shown several times that it has special capabilities in drone defense. Kiesewetter refers, for example, to an EU summit in Copenhagen at which Ukraine was the only actor able to guarantee effective protection against drone attacks.

Europe must reorient itself

According to Kiesewetter, this also has a strategic consequence for Europe. The continent must accept that the USA could be less reliable in the future than in the past. Europe must therefore assume greater responsibility and see Ukraine as a central component of its security architecture.