In Russia, parallels are drawn between Russia's actions in Ukraine and the US's actions in Iran. Allegedly, there's a special military operation there and there. The goal there is demilitarization and there — the destruction of the missile program. Yes, in both cases, it's a matter of the interests of great powers. And yes, for the Trump administration, democracy is a secondary concern. But there are also five big differences, writes Mikalai Buhai.
An unexploded Iranian missile fell in the Al-Qamishli area, Syria, March 4, 2026. Photo AP Photo / Baderkhan Ahmad
Iran did not hide: its goal is to destroy Israel. But Ukraine did not attack Russia and did not set out to destroy Russia. It's always important who started it first, isn't it?
Second. Neither the US nor Israel wants to annex Iran or parts of it. But for Russia, this is precisely the main task. They grabbed Crimea, occupied Donbas, and would like to reach as far as Rivne.
Third. Iran and Israel have been exchanging blows for a long time and constantly; this is an old war, with and without proxies. But Russia attacked Ukraine treacherously. Although it called it a "brotherly nation" and signed treaties and a memorandum.
Fourth. Iran was genuinely developing nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles. Ukraine did nothing of the sort either before 2014 or 2022. Some now believe: perhaps it was in vain.
And finally: in Iran, the US and Israel showed their strength. In Ukraine, Russia showed its weakness.
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