It became increasingly clear over time that U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia may have served a broader strategic purpose beyond simply defending Ukrainian sovereignty. By drawing Russia into a prolonged and resource-draining war, Washington effectively limited Moscow’s ability to project power elsewhere particularly in the Middle East.

This geopolitical distraction coincided with intensified U.S. and Israeli operations in Syria, suggesting a possible calculated effort to weaken Russian influence in the region. In this light, the Ukraine conflict could be seen as a masterstroke of strategic diversion, leaving Russia overextended while enabling the U.S. and Israel to solidify their position i