Zelensky raised three urgent issues in his conversation with Rubio

As the Ukrainian leader said via social media, the conversation touched on three topics:

ballistic missile interceptors,

early warning system against Russian ballistic attacks,

the need to restore the operation of the Starlink and Starshield systems.

Zelensky stressed that interceptor missiles are needed to protect civilians. He also noted that the conversation took place during ongoing diplomatic activities aimed at ending the war started by Russia.

The President of Ukraine thanked Rubio for his readiness to help and - as he assessed - a clear position. Both interlocutors are expected to contact again soon to discuss further developments in the situation.

Ukraine in a difficult situation

Ukraine's situation has recently deteriorated in terms of defense against Russian shelling, as well as its own ability to attack using Starlink satellite communications systems.

Kiev raised alarm that the United States, which has the ability to detect ballistic missile launches, has stopped sharing intelligence information on this matter with Ukraine. On Sunday, Zelensky said that data exchange had been resumed after previously being blocked. Rubio, in turn, referring to these words, denied that the US had ever stopped transmitting intelligence information to Ukraine.

Ukraine also suffers from a lack of missiles that could shoot down ballistic missiles flying towards it. The most effective solution is the American Patriots, but their current deliveries are dropwise. First of all, the Americans used a significant amount of them in the war with Iran. Secondly, European allies, including Poland, are reluctant to share such valuable weapons. Zelensky estimated a few months ago that his country needed about 300 such missiles to survive the winter. Currently, the United States is expected to deliver 12 of them per month.

Last week, it was also reported that our eastern neighbor has problems with the operation of the Starlink satellite Internet network. The service provided by the American company Space X allows Ukraine to effectively attack and defend against Russia.

President Trump denied on Friday that he made the decision to slow down the network. On the same day, Zelensky said that the Starlink network and its military equivalent Starshield were returning to normal operation.

Deadlock between partners

The Ukrainian president told Bloomberg on Sunday that - in his opinion - the US leader's administration has taken actions aimed at forcing Ukraine to surrender. Trump, in turn, accuses Zelensky of not wanting to end the war, even though he could have many times.

Another round of talks on ending the war is scheduled to take place in Norway this week. Among others, the following people will be present: special envoy of the US president, Steve Witkoff, president of Ukraine, as well as representatives of the E4 group countries, to which Poland belongs, as well as the EU and NATO.