Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy claims US deliberately delaying interceptor missile deliveries to Kyiv
Ukrainian president tells US senators the delayed missiles have already been paid for by European countries, amid growing rift. What we know on day 1,700
TL;DR
- President Zelenskyy alleges the Pentagon is delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles paid for by European countries.
- He suggests a political decision might be slowing support, noting that the US has not approved the transfer of Patriot missiles from European stockpiles.
- Zelenskyy also stated Ukraine did not receive a warning from the US about a recent Russian missile attack, reviving concerns about withheld intelligence.
- Donald Trump has blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries for rising fuel prices and suggested Zelenskyy find someone else to negotiate an end to the war.
- A Russian drone strike in Kharkiv killed six people, including a one-year-old girl and her mother.
- Negotiations on ending the war are set to take place in Norway, with potential participation from Zelenskyy, US representatives, and European leaders.
- Pope Francis has urged Ukraine and Russia to cooperate to allow aid and food into the blockaded town of Oleshky.