In a recent attack on Ukraine, Russia launched eight missiles and 87 drones, impacting regions across the country. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 33 drones, while another 36 were thwarted through electronic warfare methods. Amidst this conflict backdrop, US Vice President JD Vance highlighted a feeling of optimism during discussions in Rome regarding peace negotiations with Italian Prime Minister Meloni. Concurrently, Marco Rubio warned NATO's Secretary General that without a clear path to peace, US engagement might diminish, as prominent figures like Donald Trump also emphasized the need for a shift in negotiation dynamics.
The US state department said Marco Rubio issued the same warning in a phone call on Friday with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte, telling him that if a clear path to peace does not emerge soon, the United States will step back from efforts to broker peace.
JD Vance struck a more hopeful tone in Rome on Friday, before talks with Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni. We think we have some interesting things to report on, of course in private, he said.
Donald Trump said Marco is right that the dynamic of the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia must change, but stopped short of saying he is ready to walk away. Well, I don't want to say that, Trump said.
Air defence units shot down 33 Russian drones, and another 36 drones were redirected by electronic warfare, the Ukrainian air force said.
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