Russia offers new approach to end Ukraine war, says Rubio
Photo: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Getty Images)
Russia has proposed a "new and different approach" to the settlement of the war in Ukraine, which will be conveyed to US President Donald Trump, said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference.
Rubio said that during today’s talks in Malaysia, Russia presented a "new and different approach" regarding Ukraine. However, he did not specify what exactly the proposal entails.
"I wouldn’t characterize it as something that guarantees peace, but it’s a concept that, you know, that I’ll take back to the president," Rubio said.
Meeting between Rubio and Lavrov
Today, July 10, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in Malaysia with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
According to Rubio, US President Donald Trump is disappointed that Russia is not showing the flexibility needed to end the war against Ukraine.
Rubio noted that the US strategy regarding ending Russia’s war against Ukraine is to continue engaging with all parties involved in seeking a resolution to the conflict.
The Secretary of State clarified that during the meeting, he and Lavrov exchanged ideas and remarks, which Rubio will take back to Washington later this evening.
Rubio described the talks with Lavrov as frank and important. They also discussed other issues unrelated to the war in Ukraine, but the conflict remained the key topic of their conversation.
