US Secretary of State Rubio said the US wants an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that it would be "a good idea" for Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy infrastructure. He said the ideal outcome is neither side targets energy facilities. Rubio added Ukrainian strikes on certain vessels may not have been intentional, but Washington is concerned about ships linked to the US becoming targets. He attributed oil price rises to the situation in Yemen and the Ukraine conflict.

2026-09-22

US Secretary of State Rubio said the US wants an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that it would be "a good idea" for Ukraine and Russia to stop attacking energy infrastructure. He said the ideal outcome is neither side targets energy facilities. Rubio added Ukrainian strikes on certain vessels may not have been intentional, but Washington is concerned about ships linked to the US becoming targets. He attributed oil price rises to the situation in Yemen and the Ukraine conflict.