Rubio indicates he might participate in talks with Russian delegation over weekend
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that he may take part in talks with Russian officials in Miami. They are set to take place tomorrow, December 20, Rubio said this while speaking to journalists.
Commenting on the planned meeting between US and Russian officials, the head of the State Department said that he may be there "for a portion of it" on Saturday, December 20.
US–Russia talks
On December 17, Politico, citing sources, reported that talks between Russian and American officials would take place this weekend.
According to the outlet’s sources, Russia will be represented at the talks by Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, while the US side will include the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader’s son-in-law Jared Kushner.
After that, the Associated Press, also citing sources, reported that Russia is sending Dmitriev to the US for the talks.
At the same time, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is preparing contacts with its "American counterparts." Moscow wants to receive information on the outcomes of talks between Ukrainians, Europeans, and Americans.
This meeting will take place virtually the day after Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov meets with Witkoff in Miami.
Representatives of the UK, France, and Germany will also take part in the Ukraine–US talks. The parties are expected to discuss a 20-point peace plan, security guarantees, and Ukraine’s recovery.
