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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Declares Concessions Needed to End Ukraine-Russia War, Emphasizes Diplomatic Negotiations

Jan 21, 2025, 01:50 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that ending the war between Ukraine and Russia will require concessions from both sides. Rubio emphasized that the cessation of hostilities is a top priority for President Donald Trump, indicating that the U.S. will soon adopt an official policy aimed at concluding the conflict. Rubio's statements were made in discussions with journalists and reported by CNN. He stressed the importance of diplomatic negotiations over public forums for resolving the conflict, suggesting that peace negotiations would involve compromises from both Ukraine and Russia. Rubio's comments align with recent statements from Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, who indicated that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is ready to work with the U.S. to end the military actions swiftly, citing the risk of escalation to a global conflict.