Secretary of State Marco Rubio said American ships have been targeted by Ukraine in recent months. "We can't have that happen," Rubio stated.

The comment highlights growing friction between Washington and Kyiv. Despite ongoing CIA intelligence support to Ukraine's military operations against Russia, Ukrainian actions have reportedly put U.S. vessels at risk.

Rubio's remarks suggest the administration is struggling to manage its relationship with Zelensky's government, raising questions about coordination and accountability in the U.S.-backed war effort.