Secretary for State Macro Rubio told reporters on Friday, even though Russia is “serious” about the pursuit of ceasefire in Ukraine, “Secretary of State Macro Rubio told reporters on Friday.
“We know our status in terms of ending the Russian war, Rubio said at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, and we will soon know their answers whether they are serious about moving forward with real peace or is a delay.”
Questions on Moscow’s real interest in engaging with the Trump administration are increasing after the 30 -day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine in early March, then refused to agree with the ceasefire of the Black at the later month until the sanctions were lifted.
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President Donald Trump hosted his first cabinet meeting when he was sitting with Foreign Secretary Marco Rubio in Washington, DC on February 26, 2025. (Reuters/Brian Sniider)
He added, “(if) this is a delay, the president is not interested in it.” “President Trump is not going to be trapped in the negotiations about the talks.”
When pressure is pressed by reporters, Rubio will not comment on what the situation Russia has presented in relation to the peace deal.
He noted, though, even after direct calls with foreign leaders, the head -out redout does not always reflect what was actually discussed. This happened after President Donald Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, when the White House said Russia had agreed to end the use of force in the Black Sea.
But the Kremlin later made it clear that any contract was on the Western lifting sanctions.
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President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the first day of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 28, 2019. (Kremlin Press Office/Handout/Anidolo Agency/Getty Images)
Rubio said, “I think it’s part of the game.” At the end of the day, what does it matter here is whether we will move towards peace or not. “
Rubio reiterated that both Ukraine and Russia would need to give concessions to end the war, but they refused to say what they should do, these details should be revealed.
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“Initially, it was necessary to talk (to the Russians) because we have not talked to them in a long time, but now we have reached this stage (where) we need to develop,” he said, “he said, it would be” difficult “, but they” hope “.
Rubio told reporters, “There are some enthusiastic signs. There are some disturbing marks. It will not be easy. No one ever said it would be easy, but we would find it soon.” “And we just say that I am hopeful. I hope.”
