Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Trump administration is willing to help end the war in Ukraine but warned that a quick resolution is unlikely. Rubio emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to diplomacy while balancing competing interests in Asia and the Middle East.
Why it matters
This reflects the shifting diplomatic priorities of the U.S. administration as it attempts to navigate multiple global conflicts simultaneously.
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the "senseless war" in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas.
Rubio, who held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in the Philippine capital, alluded to how U.S.-mediated talks have stalled. He called them "unsuccessful or at least unfruitful" in the past but insisted that President Donald Trump was committed to the work "if conditions and factors have changed to make that possible."
"That's been the challenge — an end that both sides can accept," Rubio told reporters. "We've tried and we'll continue to try to see if we can, you know, find a middle ground that brings this about. And we're prepared to play that role if the opportunity presents itself."
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