US Senator Marco Rubio has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of lying about US demands, sparking a heated exchange between the two leaders.
Rubio, a former hawkish senator, voiced openness to diverting weapons to Kyiv to support a potential US attack on Iran, citing security guarantees as a condition for post-war assistance.
Zelensky had previously stated that the US was pressuring Ukraine to give up the eastern Donbas region to Russia, a claim Rubio denied, saying it was 'unfortunate' and 'not true'.
The attack on Zelensky comes as President Donald Trump has also criticized the Ukrainian leader, saying he needs to accept compromises and comparing him unfavorably to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rubio's comments suggest that the US may shift its assistance to Ukraine after a potential attack on Iran, but no changes have been made to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, a NATO initiative established after Trump's return.
