WorldZelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed strained U.S.-Ukraine relations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on Oct. 20, including ballistic missile interceptors, warning of Russian missile attacks, and Starlink and Starshield. Kyiv accuses Washington of using military aid and technology access to pressure Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.

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