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US Concerned About Ukrainian Strikes on US-Linked Oil Tankers – Rubio

© AP Photo / Jose Luis MaganaSecretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of State on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Committee on Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of State on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 - Sputnik International, 1920, 22.09.2026
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US is concerned that US-linked oil vessels have been targeted by Ukraine and believes this cannot continue, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.
"The one thing we are concerned about, however, is that 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, and so that's something that needs to be addressed. We can't have that happen," Rubio told Fox News.
The United States hopes to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine, Marco Rubio said.
"It's been difficult, but we remain hopeful that something can happen there," he stated.
US President Donald Trump is ready to do everything possible to end this conflict, Rubio added.
The conflict around Ukraine will come to an end at some point, and it will be resolved through a negotiated deal, Marco Rubio said.
"We continue to engage both sides... We'll continue to stay engaged and searching always for the opportunity or an opening to make a difference and bring this thing to an end," Rubio said.
A meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is not currently on US President Donald Trump's schedule, but that could change, Marco Rubio said.
The United States is exploring the possibility of building at least two military bases in Greenland under a new agreement with Denmark and the island, Marco Rubio said.
The agreement between the United States and Denmark regarding Greenland allows the US to build as many military bases as "necessary" there, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
"It's permanent, it's forever. Like there's no expiration to this deal. It allows us to build as many military bases as are necessary for missile defense," Rubio explained.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint press conference with India's Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar following their talks in New Delhi, India, Sunday, May 24, 2026 - Sputnik International, 1920, 09.09.2026
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