‘Scandalous, Outrageous!’ Rubio Slams Ukraine Claims of US Intelligence Denial | Times Now World

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday rejected allegations that Washington had withheld intelligence from Ukraine, calling claims that people were dying because of a lack of US information “scandalous” and “simply not true.” Speaking to reporters in Mumbai, Rubio said potential disruptions to Ukraine’s ability to process and coordinate intelligence may have resulted from technical issues on October 13 and 18, rather than a US directive to withhold advance warnings of Russian strikes. He said Washington was continuing to provide warnings to Kyiv as before. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly raised concerns about US intelligence-sharing and delayed weapons deliveries, allegations denied by the Trump administration. The dispute comes amid broader tensions between Washington and Kyiv over Ukraine’s war strategy and peace negotiations.