Rubio Says Ukraine Must Make Land Concessions to End War with Russia
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Ukraine will need to make land concessions to Russia to end the ongoing war, highlighting that both sides must make difficult decisions. The U.S. has stopped sharing some intelligence with Ukraine and halted military aid after a contentious White House meeting, but Mr. Rubio insisted there’s no threat of removing Ukraine’s access to Starlink. Mr. Rubio also suggested that the U.S. may resume military aid if Ukraine shows a serious commitment to peace.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Statement on Ukraine-Russia War Resolution
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Monday that for any successful agreement to end the Ukraine-Russia war, Ukraine must make concessions on the territories taken by Russia since 2014.
Enroute to Jeddah for talks with senior Ukrainian officials, Rubio voiced his thoughts, following a contentious White House meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting led to the halting of military aid to Ukraine due to Trump’s refusal to include security guarantees involving Ukraine’s natural resources.
“Both Ukraine and Russia must be prepared to undertake challenging actions to end or at least pause the conflict,” Rubio expressed. However, he didn’t reveal any potential agreement details.
Need for Understanding and Concession from Both Sides
Rubio emphasized the necessity for both Ukraine and Russia to realize that military methods will not resolve the situation. He added, it’s vital to establish what Russia is willing to offer during future discussions with Moscow.
The forthcoming talks may not touch upon the proposed agreement involving Ukraine’s natural resources, which Trump viewed as compensation for U.S. military support. Trump suggested that American investment in Ukraine’s fossil fuels and rare-earth minerals could secure Ukraine indirectly.
US Continues Aid to Ukraine Despite Halting Intelligence Sharing
Despite the U.S. ceasing to share some intelligence including satellite imagery with Ukraine, Rubio confirmed the U.S. still supports Kyiv’s defense against Russian attacks. He clarified that no threat to Ukraine’s access to Starlink, Elon Musk’s internet service, exists.
As the U.S. pressures Ukraine, additional sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing military activities have been proposed by Trump. Rubio added that the U.S. is exploring ways to compel Russia into negotiations with Ukraine.
Discussions on Resuming Military Assistance
Rubio added that talks on resuming military aid to Ukraine will likely take place during his Tuesday meetings with Ukrainian officials. He stated, “we will not be providing military aid to Russia,” emphasizing a possible change in U.S. stance if Ukraine shows serious commitment towards peace.
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