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Ukraine’s foreign minister said on Tuesday (18 October) that he was submitting a proposal for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in order to formally end diplomatic ties with Tehran following a series of Russian attacks that used what Kyiv claims are Iranian-made drones.

Russia launched numerous "kamikaze" drones against targets in Ukraine on Monday (17 October). They struck energy infrastructure and killed several civilians.

According to Ukraine, the attacks were conducted using Iranian-made Shahed136 drones. Tehran denies that the drones were supplied.

Dmytro Kuleba (pictured), the Ukrainian foreign minister, said that Kyiv is certain that they are Iranian and was ready to share a "bag full of evidence" with European powers who were in doubt.

Kuleba stated that Tehran is responsible for all the damage done to Ukraine's relations. "I submit to the president Ukraine a proposal to severe diplomatic ties with Iran."

Kuleba stated that he had asked the European Union for sanctions against Iran "for helping Russia kill Ukrainians."

He said that "severe sanctions against Iran are particularly relevant right now, because we are witnessing reports about Iranian intentions to provide Russia ballistic missiles for use against Ukrainians."

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"The actions taken by Iran are evil and deceitful. They will not be tolerated, as Iran claimed they did not support the war and would not support any side with their weapons.

Kuleba stated that Kyiv would send an Israeli official note requesting immediate supplies of air defense equipment and cooperation in this sector.

Kuleba's comments were not immediately addressed by Israel.

On Tuesday, a member Israel's decision-making security Cabinet, Justice Minister Gideon Saar said to Army Radio that Israel's support for Ukraine did not include weapon systems or weaponry. There is no change in this position.

Although Israel condemned the Russian invasion in Ukraine and offered humanitarian aid to Kyiv, it did not provide military support. It expressed concern about Moscow's continued cooperation over Syria.

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