Rubio outlines US expectations from Russia-Ukraine talks — RT World Information

President Donald Trump is open to any framework that brings peace between Kiev and Moscow, the secretary of state has stated
US President Donald Trump is ready to simply accept any mechanism that results in peace between Russia and Ukraine, based on Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His assertion comes as delegations from Kiev and Moscow are anticipated to fulfill in Istanbul on Thursday for his or her first direct talks since 2022.
Talking at a gathering of NATO overseas ministers within the Turkish resort metropolis of Antalya on Thursday, Rubio stated, “We’re open to being constructive and useful in any manner we will to finish the battle.”
“We’ll see what occurs over the following couple of days, however we wish to see progress made in that regard,” Rubio stated. “I’ll say this and I’ll repeat it: there isn’t a navy resolution to the Russia-Ukraine battle. This warfare goes to finish not by a navy resolution however by a diplomatic one.”
Negotiations had been proposed final week by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who provided to renew a direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev with none preconditions to succeed in an enduring decision to the battle.
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky had stated he was prepared to have interaction in talks, however insisted on an unconditional 30-day ceasefire first – a requirement Moscow has repeatedly rejected. Zelensky additionally stated he would interact within the talks in Istanbul provided that Putin attends in particular person.
Nonetheless, the Russian chief’s proposal was backed by US President Donald Trump, who urged Kiev to “instantly” settle for it. Following Trump’s feedback, Kiev seemingly shifted its place.
On Wednesday, the Russian president introduced that the nation’s delegation could be led by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who performed the identical position throughout earlier negotiations with Kiev in 2022. Deputy International Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Protection Minister Aleksandr Fomin and the pinnacle of Russia’s navy intelligence, Igor Kostyukov are additionally set to take part.
The US president stated he might doubtlessly alter ongoing journey plans within the Center East. “If one thing occurred, I’d go on Friday if it was acceptable,” he instructed journalists in Qatar on Thursday morning.
Trump reiterated his want to finish the Ukraine battle and expressed hope “that Russia and Ukraine are capable of do one thing, as a result of it has to cease.”