Rubio slaps down Zelensky's claims of US cutting off intelligence to Ukraine, urges embattled leader to focus on ending war

Key Points:

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for alleging that the US has cut off critical intelligence warnings about Russian ballistic missile attacks, stating there has been no pause in intelligence sharing.
• Zelensky and other Ukrainian officials claim they experienced multiple intelligence warning blackouts last week, hindering their defense against Russian missile strikes, but US officials deny stopping intelligence sharing and suggest Ukraine may be misattributing the issue.
• Rubio also accused Ukraine of unintentionally striking American energy ships in the Black Sea, raising concerns amid a global energy crisis and causing frustration among US companies.
• Tensions between Washington and Kyiv have increased following former President Trump’s efforts to negotiate peace with Russia and his criticism of Zelensky’s targeting of Russian diesel refineries, alongside Trump's recent halt of sanctions on Moscow.
• Rubio emphasized that the war in Ukraine remains unresolved, with fighting focused on the Donetsk region, and stated that the US is prepared to mediate if an opportunity for negotiated peace arises.