Rubio says Trump rejects claims of deliberately harming Ukraine or ending intelligence sharing
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump was frustrated by claims that he had deliberately harmed Ukraine or ordered intelligence sharing with Kyiv to stop. The comments came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met US envoys in Oslo, seeking to improve strained relations and put diplomatic efforts towards peace on a more constructive path.
Zelensky has said Ukraine lacked early warning of Russian missile strikes and has raised concerns about delayed military supplies, including Patriot interceptors and access to the Starshield satellite system. The US denies changing intelligence sharing or deliberately withholding supplies, with Rubio saying decisions reflect competing commitments and US needs. The Oslo talks involved Norway’s prime minister, Finnish President Alexander Stubb and US envoy Steve Witkoff, while Jared Kushner joined remotely.
- Rubio says Trump rejects claims he deliberately harmed Ukraine.
- The US denies halting intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
- Zelensky met US envoys in Oslo amid disputes over aid and intelligence.
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Ukraine has been fighting a full-scale Russian invasion since 2022. The United States has supported Ukraine with weapons, military intelligence and satellite communications, while also pursuing diplomacy aimed at ending the war.
Donald Trump is the US president, Marco Rubio is his secretary of state, and Volodymyr Zelensky is Ukraine’s president. US envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have also taken part in diplomatic efforts, with Norway and Finland involved in the Oslo discussions.
US support matters because Ukraine relies on outside help to defend itself, including warning of attacks and air-defence equipment. Disputes over that support can affect relations between Kyiv and Washington and shape how the two governments approach peace talks.
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The case for
The US position is that Washington has not deliberately weakened Ukraine: intelligence sharing has not been stopped, and delays or limits on weapons reflect competing commitments and American needs. From this perspective, responsible policy must weigh support for Ukraine against other security demands while keeping diplomatic channels open to pursue peace.
The case against
Ukraine’s concerns are that gaps in early warning and delays in critical supplies can leave it more exposed to Russian attacks, whatever the US’s intentions. From this perspective, Washington’s choices have real consequences on the battlefield, and Kyiv is justified in seeking clearer assurances and more reliable support as it pursues peace talks.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Rubio says Trump is ‘frustrated’ by accusations he is deliberately harming Ukraine and did NOT call for intelligence sharing to end”.