Huizenga warns Ukraine further CPC strikes will not be tolerated
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Representative Bill Huizenga, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, warned that further Ukrainian strikes on the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal will not be tolerated, linking the demand to nearly $200 billion in U.S. support for Kyiv. The Michigan Republican said Ukraine has an obligation to avoid targeting allied energy infrastructure that contributes to global energy security.
The Warning
Huizenga, in an interview with The Times of Central Asia, said the administration must be clear with Ukraine that targeting the CPC terminal poses a risk to civilians and U.S. interests. He emphasized that nearly $200 billion in direct support to Ukraine is not charity and that further strikes will not be tolerated. The warning signals that American aid comes with conditions, including the protection of allied energy exports.
Previous U.S. Demarches
In February, Ukraine's ambassador Olha Stefanishyna acknowledged a formal State Department démarche after a Ukrainian attack on Novorossiysk affected American and Kazakh economic interests. On July 21, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration urged Kyiv to curb attacks on non-Russian vessels following four strikes on tankers serving the CPC terminal in four days.
What's Next
The U.S. Ukraine Oversight tracker lists total appropriations at $195 billion, including military replenishment. It remains unclear whether Ukraine will adjust its targeting strategy in response to the latest warning from Washington.
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Huizenga warns Ukraine further CPC strikes will not be tolerated
