Zelensky discusses interceptor missiles and Starlink restoration with US Secretary of State

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said on social media that he spoke with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who heads the American foreign ministry. The conversation, held while Ukraine is fighting Russia's full-scale invasion, covered three main topics: interceptor missiles for air defence, early warnings about Russian missile attacks, and the need to restore the satellite communication service Starlink and its military counterpart Starshield in Ukraine.

Zelensky described the talk as concrete and focused on issues that matter. He said he was grateful for the readiness to help and for a clear position.

In his post, the Ukrainian leader also thanked Rubio for the constructive conversation, as well as all Americans who support just solutions.

The source does not specify when exactly the conversation took place, nor whether any agreement was reached on any of the issues discussed. It also does not say what specific decisions or deliveries might follow. Interceptor missiles and early warning systems are important for Ukraine's defence against Russian missile strikes, while Starlink and Starshield are used to provide communications.