Israel controlled Iran - Zelensky harshly responded to Rubio

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated there are no prospects for a peace agreement. Zelensky called for strengthening sanctions against Russia, closing its economy, and providing Ukraine with air defense systems, reminding that Israel controlled the skies over Iran when the US needed it.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky harshly responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said he sees no prospects for a peace agreement and an end to the war in Ukraine. Zelensky called not to back oneself into a diplomatic dead end and reminded that one cannot simultaneously discuss economic projects with Russia and claim that diplomatic paths are exhausted. He proposed concrete steps: close Russia's economy, impose sanctions on its weapons, and grant Ukraine access to Starlink. As an example, Zelensky cited the situation with Iran, when Israel completely controlled the skies over the country — this proves that the US can help Ukraine protect its skies if it wants. Zelensky also criticized the expectation that China will develop a technological analogue and transfer it to Russia, calling this a wrong approach. In his opinion, the issue is not a lack of opportunities for negotiations, but a reluctance to use them. Increasing pressure on Moscow could force Putin to sit at the negotiating table, as Russia risks losing positions in the coming months.