Rubio Says a Cease-Fire in Ukraine Could Happen in Days' if Russia Agrees
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans to push for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, hoping for an agreement to halt hostilities. He aims to seek diplomatic engagement with G7 nations during an upcoming meeting in Canada, emphasizing the need for discussions to move away from violence. Rubio downplayed concerns about potential backlash from allies regarding President Trump's tariffs and anticipated productive discussions with Canadian officials. Preparations for negotiations with Ukraine followed a meeting in Saudi Arabia, where U.S. officials reported that a proposal for a 30-day cease-fire had been accepted by Ukraine.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a potential cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, indicating that peace talks and cessation of hostilities are paramount.
Rubio commented on the importance of diplomatic engagement at the upcoming G7 meeting, emphasizing that the focus would be on collaboration rather than discussing tariffs or hostile relations.
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