Zelensky responded to Rubio's accusations of lying about US conditions for security guarantees

Volodymyr Zelensky said that publicly available information about negotiations with the United States reflects only part of the discussions, emphasizing that key elements — including security guarantees — are being negotiated behind closed doors. In response to remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Zelensky compared the process to “an iceberg,” where most remains unseen and admitted that the process has been transparent, but he couldn`t disclose all details.

According to Zelensky, Ukraine proposed signing security guarantees before the war ends, with documents prepared in advance for final approval by the U.S. Congress once a peace agreement is reached. However, Washington rejected this approach, insisting that guarantees can only be signed and implemented after a full ceasefire and the fulfillment of agreed conditions.

Ukrainian President added that, under the current U.S. position, security guarantees would be provided only after what is defined as the end of the war — a condition he said includes Ukraine withdrawing from Donbas. He reiterated that Kyiv had pushed for earlier commitments but that negotiations remain ongoing, with critical terms still under discussion.

Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with Reuters that the United States may be ready to present a final agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine only if Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Donbas. He warned that such a scenario would pose serious risks, as handing over fortified positions to Russia would weaken Ukraine’s defenses and have broader consequences for European security.

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, rejected these claims, calling them false. According to him, Washington had made it clear to Kyiv that security guarantees could only take effect after the war ended, since implementing them during active fighting would effectively mean direct involvement of other countries in the conflict.

Rubio also stressed that the issue of security guarantees is not tied to Ukraine giving up territory, pushing back against the idea that any such condition had been discussed.

Russia attacked Ukrainian gas production facilities for the third day in a row

Russian forces carried out drone strikes on three production facilities belonging to Naftogaz in Poltava Oblast overnight on March 27–28 and into the morning, marking the third consecutive day of attacks on the company’s gas infrastructure. The strikes forced a halt in operations at the affected sites, with emergency crews working to manage the damage and assess the impact.

Naftogaz CEO has confirmed that an employee was killed during one of the attacks. He described the loss as the second suffered by the company this week and expressed condolences to the victim’s family and colleagues.

The repeated strikes highlight ongoing efforts by Russia to target Ukraine’s critical energy infrastructure, particularly gas production assets, as part of a broader campaign that has strained the country’s energy sector.

Finland pledges to check that the US weapons make it to Ukraine

Finland plans to monitor whether U.S.-produced weapons funded by European countries are delivered to Ukraine as planned, Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen said in an interview with Euronews. His remarks come amid concerns that the United States could redirect some military supplies to the Middle East as tensions escalate involving Iran.

European allies are particularly focused on weapons procured through NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), which includes critical systems such as air defense interceptors used to counter Russian missiles and drones. Hakkänen emphasized that all equipment funded for Ukraine must reach its intended destination, adding that allies are reviewing how funds are used and will reassess if issues arise.

The concerns follow reports that Washington may be reallocating resources due to its own military demands. While NATO says that all PURL-funded deliveries have been fulfilled or are ongoing, the uncertainty has raised alarms in Kyiv. President Donald Trump acknowledged that the U.S. sometimes redirects military supplies between partners, underscoring the broader strain on global defense stockpiles.