WASHINGTON, October 31. /TASS/. The US Administration believes that Russia’s success in Ukraine may "embolden" Moscow and Tehran, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, testifying in the Senate Appropriations Committee.

According to Blinken, "the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East have clear links."

"Allowing Russia to prevail with Iran’s support will embolden both Moscow and Tehran," Blinken said.

Previously, Deputy Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Non-proliferation and arms control department Konstantin Vorontsov said that the West should stop speculating about the alleged shipments of drones from Iran to Russia, adding that all 'evidence' provided by the US and Europe have no plausibility.