Rubio says Ukraine unintentionally hit 'American-linked' oil infrastructure
Summary
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Ukraine has unintentionally hit some U.S.-linked oil infrastructure during its conflict with Russia. He mentioned that these strikes were likely accidental and that the U.S. supports a ceasefire to protect energy facilities on both sides.Key Facts
- Rubio said U.S.-linked ships and oil supplies have been targeted by Ukraine, probably by accident.
- The conflict in the Black Sea and Yemen has caused oil prices to rise.
- Ukraine has struck the Russian port of Novorossiysk, which is connected to American oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil.
- Rubio supports an energy infrastructure ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine to avoid attacks on oil facilities.
- Ukrainian officials had not responded to the claims at the time of the report.
- The remarks came before a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the United Nations.
- Rubio expressed concerns about the U.S. being unintentionally involved in the conflict’s damage.
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