Rubio says Ukraine interceptors may not have been delivered, but not for political reasons
Rubio said the delay in missile interceptor deliveries was not a deliberate U.S. decision as Ukraine seeks more air defenses and intelligence support.
- On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged in Mumbai, India, that interceptors purchased for Ukraine under the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List program may not have been delivered.
- US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has not authorized the latest weaponry package under PURL, as relations between Kyiv and Washington have deteriorated this month while President Donald Trump courted Moscow.
- Rubio held a 45-minute conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, stating, "There's nothing being deliberately denied to Ukraine."
- US officials reportedly threatened to halt the PURL mechanism to pressure Kyiv to stop deep strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, coinciding with Trump's announced Ukraine energy ceasefire with Russia.
- Zelenskiy emphasized the need to restore Starlink and Starshield satellite services, which are critical for early warning of Russian attacks during his discussion with Rubio.
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Rubio says delays in US air defense shipments to Ukraine not deliberate
"I think the important takeaway for you is that there has not been some deliberate political directive to go out and harm Ukraine," Rubio said, acknowledging possible delays in interceptor shipments.
The U.S. Secretary of State states that there is “no deliberate policy directive to harm Ukraine,” but does not specify the reason for the delay.
Rubio denies US withholding Ukraine intelligence, says Trump 'frustrated'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during his visit to Mumbai, affirmed that the US policy on weapons aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine remains unchanged. He stated that President Donald Trump is "frustrated and angry" over false accusations of deliberately harming Ukraine and is keen on a negotiated end to the conflict. Rubio also addressed concerns about missile interceptor supplies and intelligence sharing regarding recent air strikes,…
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