Rubio denies intelligence pause, urges Zelensky to focus on ending war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied any pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, urging President Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war. He made the remarks Monday during a visit to Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Rubio's denial follows Zelensky's statement that the US had resumed intelligence sharing after an interruption. The comments come amid tensions between Washington and Kiev, with President Donald Trump accusing Zelensky of not wanting to end the conflict. Trump has linked Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries to rising diesel prices, a key issue ahead of the November midterm elections. Rubio also addressed a reported Russian proposal for a meeting with US and Chinese leaders, saying he was unsure if it was finalized.