Ukraine says Russia is helping Iran, and a shutdown record is eclipsed: Weekend Rundown
By Amina Kilpatrick
Published on March 29, 2026.
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has stated that Russia is assisting Iran in sharing intelligence with them in the days leading up to Iran's attack on a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia. This comes as the longest shutdown in U.K. history at 44 days. Meanwhile, Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., did not rule out supporting the deployment of U.U.S ground troops in Iran, citing the need to know what the objectives of the military were carrying out. The Iran-backed Houthis have fired a missile at Israel from Yemen, an escalation that could disrupt the Middle East's vital shipping lanes. Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said he is not ruling out running for president in 2028, but is focused on running for re-election to the Senate this year.
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