U.S. Secretary of State Addresses Ukrainian Military Actions
This week, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed that the Ukrainian military has, on several occasions in recent months, targeted vessels and infrastructure associated with the United States.
“Over the last few months on a number of occasions, American-linked ships, American oil supplies, have been targeted – ‘probably’ not deliberately, but targeted nonetheless by Ukraine,” Rubio stated during an appearance. “And so that’s something that needs to be addressed. We can’t have that happen.”
Rubio emphasized the need to end the ongoing conflict, explaining that the President is willing to take any necessary steps to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.
He did not elaborate on the specifics of the attacks attributed to Ukraine. The comments came just ahead of a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which was held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
When asked about Zelensky’s proposition for an energy freeze, Rubio indicated his support for the idea.
“We think that would be a great idea, an energy infrastructure ceasefire in which you’re not – Ukraine’s infrastructure is not being targeted, Russian energy supplies are not being targeted as well. It’s an ideal outcome. It’s one that we’re in favor of and we would propose to see if we can achieve. We’ve talked to a number of countries about that as well,” he expressed.
President Trump acknowledged on Monday that strikes from Ukraine have impacted Russian energy infrastructure, specifically damaging Russia’s control over its diesel oil sector.
“A large number of their diesel refineries have been blown up and are, at least temporarily, out of commission,” Trump noted on his social media platform.
Furthermore, he reiterated his calls for bringing an end to the war, noting that his diplomatic efforts had been complicated by U.S. military actions in Iran.
“This ridiculous and never-ending war with Ukraine must be ended,” Trump stated. “The whole world suffers as 25,000 people, mostly soldiers, are being killed each month. What a shame!”
