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Washington: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commented on the ongoing discussions about potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing that the immediate objective is to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, according to ABC News.
In an interview with George Stephanopoulos, Rubio stressed that any security guarantees for Ukraine depend on achieving peace first. He stated, “The security guarantees—which I prefer to call deterrence—are contingent upon there being peace. Everyone talks about security guarantees to maintain peace, but we need to establish peace first. We still don’t know if that’s even possible.”
Rubio pointed out that this understanding was communicated to the Ukrainians, who were informed of the strategy to encourage Putin to negotiate. He remarked, “The question now is, can we get them to sit down for talks? That’s our goal.”
He referenced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent meeting with President Donald Trump, criticizing Zelenskyy for his approach, saying, “He found every opportunity to elaborate on issues and confronted Vice President JD Vance when the Vice President mentioned diplomacy. Zelenskyy immediately challenged him with questions about the nature of that diplomacy.”
Acknowledging the challenges ahead, Rubio noted, “We all recognize that Putin won’t be an easy negotiator. But we need to start the process to determine if a resolution is even feasible.” He contrasted the Biden administration’s approach to Israel with its more lenient stance toward Russia, stating, “I don’t understand why the Biden administration pressured Netanyahu and the Israelis to seek a ceasefire, yet has been more accommodating here. We’re just trying to figure out if peace is possible.”
He concluded with a call for efforts to find a resolution that is acceptable and sustainable for both parties, asking, “Shouldn’t we at least explore ways to end this war in a manner that works for everyone involved?”
