How Ukraine’s drones and Russia’s reconnaissance fit into the Iran war

  • Fri, March 27, 2026 • 12:00 pm ET
  • Atlantic Council Headquarters
  • 1400 L Street NW • Floor 11
  • Washington, DC 20005

The Eurasia Center examines Ukraine’s drone innovations, Russian collaboration with Iran, and how these dynamics are shaping the current Middle East conflict.

On Friday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center will host a discussion examining the roles of Russia and Ukraine in the Iran war.

The military campaign by the US, Israel, and their partners to counter an aggressive Iran in the Middle East has been complicated by reported Russian assistance, including targeting data and drone components that improve the effectiveness of Iranian strikes. The current conflict has also exposed a gap between low-cost drone warfare and Western defenses. Combat in Ukraine has produced practical expertise in countering these threats, and as Moscow increases risks to the US and its partners, Ukrainians are poised to share this knowledge.

Join this hybrid discussion, moderated by Ambassador John Herbst, to discuss the roles of Ukraine, Russia, and drone technology in the war with Iran. 

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Speakers

Debra Cagan
Senior Advisor, Eurasia Center,
Atlantic Council

Luke Coffey
Senior Fellow, Center on Europe and Eurasia,
Hudson Institute

R. Clarke Cooper
Distinguished Fellow, Middle East Programs,
Atlantic Council

Landon Derentz
Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure;
Senior Director, Global Energy Center,
Atlantic Council

Moderated by

Ambassador John Herbst
Senior Director, Eurasia Center,
Atlantic Council

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