Trump accuses Ukraine of harming US interests after Ukrainian drones damaged a Chevron-owned pipeline.
CNN Reports on US Accusations
CNN reported on the accusations made by Trump regarding Ukraine harming US interests.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Novorossiysk
At the end of November, Ukrainian drones struck the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, damaging a pipeline that transported oil from Kazakhstan.
Chevron’s Involvement
One of the main shareholders of the pipeline, which transports oil from Kazakh oil fields to the Black Sea for export, is the American company Chevron.
Diplomatic Note from US State Department
Stefaniszyna said she received a formal diplomatic note from the US State Department regarding the pipeline damage.
Unusual Step by State Department
CNN described the State Department’s actions as an “unusual step.” It noted that this information appeared on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and emphasized that peace talks mediated by the US have not yet brought a breakthrough.
Ukraine’s Response
“It was about the fact that American economic interests were affected there,” said Stefaniszyna. “We took note of this,” emphasized the diplomat.
