Trump ‘frustrated and angry’ says Rubio; rejects reports of shift in Ukraine policy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied reports of a shift in Washington's Ukraine policy regarding weapons and intelligence, stating that President Donald Trump is 'frustrated and angry' about the stalled peace negotiations. Rubio, visiting India, clarified that the US is not deliberately denying interceptors to Ukraine, citing global defense commitments, and rejected allegations of withholding intelligence.
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This article provides insight into the US stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, addressing concerns about military aid and intelligence sharing, and revealing the US President's sentiment, which can influence international relations and the conflict's trajectory.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Washington had not changed its policy on weapons assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, while asserting that President Donald Trump was “frustrated and angry” over the lack of progress in negotiations to end the war.Rubio, who arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday at the start of a three-day visit to India, said the US wanted to end the conflict amid mounting casualties and the risk of it spreading to other regions, PTI reported.“The President made it very clear, and there are no such changes. So none of that has changed.
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