Marco Rubio says ‘next few days’ will determine how serious Putin is about peace
The coming days will be crucial in determining the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's interest in peace in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This assessment comes as US officials are scheduled to meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict. Rubio downplayed concerns that European allies were excluded from the initial talks, emphasizing that serious negotiations have not yet begun.
The US has reportedly sought input from European nations regarding potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement, despite not inviting them to the Saudi Arabia talks. Rubio and US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed worries about the lack of European involvement, highlighting President Trump's recent conversation with Putin, where the latter expressed a desire for a lasting resolution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty. The US delegation, including Witkoff and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia soon, while the composition of the Russian delegation remains unconfirmed.
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The coming days will be crucial in determining the sincerity of Vladimir Putin's interest in peace in Ukraine, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This assessment comes as US officials are scheduled to meet with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the conflict. Rubio downplayed concerns that European allies were excluded from the initial talks, emphasizing that serious negotiations have not yet begun.
The US has reportedly sought input from European nations regarding potential troop contributions for enforcing a peace agreement, despite not inviting them to the Saudi Arabia talks. Rubio and US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed worries about the lack of European involvement, highlighting President Trump's recent conversation with Putin, where the latter expressed a desire for a lasting resolution that respects Ukrainian sovereignty. The US delegation, including Witkoff and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, is expected to depart for Saudi Arabia soon, while the composition of the Russian delegation remains unconfirmed.
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