Rubio Blames 'Other Countries' for Obstructing Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin has previously criticized Kiev’s European supporters for focusing predominantly on war and military actions. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused unnamed foreign governments of hindering the efforts to resolve the Ukraine...
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The Kremlin has previously criticized Kiev’s European supporters for focusing predominantly on war and military actions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused unnamed foreign governments of hindering the efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, attributing the facilitation of peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to President Donald Trump.
High-ranking officials from Russia and the US engaged in extensive 12-hour discussions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, aiming to address the Ukraine conflict and enhance maritime security in the Black Sea. However, specific details and outcomes of the talks have not yet been made public.
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House prior to the conclusion of the talks, Rubio stated that the conflict “needs to be brought to an end” through negotiations rather than military means, praising Trump as “the only one leader in the world that’s capable of bringing two sides to a table.”
Rubio pointed out that Trump’s diplomatic efforts have encountered opposition from other nations, although he did not specify which countries. “You’ve done it despite impediments from other countries and others who maybe have different opinions about how this should go,” Rubio said, addressing Trump directly. “Ultimately, I think that the only chance we have for peace is through the President’s leadership.”
Following a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump last week, both Moscow and Kiev reached an agreement for a partial ceasefire and a mutual suspension of strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure for a period of 30 days. However, the Russian Defense Ministry has subsequently reported numerous Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that despite Kiev’s infractions, Moscow remains committed to maintaining the energy strike truce.
In a Sunday interview, Peskov also commented on the approach of EU member states, stating that rather than pursuing peace and addressing the underlying issues of the conflict, they are now deliberating on the deployment of NATO contingents on Ukrainian soil. “This rampant militarist policy of Europe – there is no other way to describe it – is hard to comprehend,” he remarked.
Tensions between Washington and European NATO allies re-emerged following President Trump's inauguration in January. The new US administration has advocated for a swift resolution to the Ukraine situation and intends to transfer security responsibilities to Europe once a ceasefire is established.
After an emergency summit in London earlier this month, both the UK and France indicated their willingness to deploy Western “peacekeepers” to Ukraine contingent upon a ceasefire being achieved. Moscow has dismissed this proposal, asserting that NATO troops' entry into the country isn’t changed by the justification provided. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that such a move could escalate into a direct conflict between NATO and Russia.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused unnamed foreign governments of hindering the efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, attributing the facilitation of peace negotiations between Moscow and Kiev to President Donald Trump.
High-ranking officials from Russia and the US engaged in extensive 12-hour discussions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday, aiming to address the Ukraine conflict and enhance maritime security in the Black Sea. However, specific details and outcomes of the talks have not yet been made public.
During a Cabinet meeting at the White House prior to the conclusion of the talks, Rubio stated that the conflict “needs to be brought to an end” through negotiations rather than military means, praising Trump as “the only one leader in the world that’s capable of bringing two sides to a table.”
Rubio pointed out that Trump’s diplomatic efforts have encountered opposition from other nations, although he did not specify which countries. “You’ve done it despite impediments from other countries and others who maybe have different opinions about how this should go,” Rubio said, addressing Trump directly. “Ultimately, I think that the only chance we have for peace is through the President’s leadership.”
Following a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Trump last week, both Moscow and Kiev reached an agreement for a partial ceasefire and a mutual suspension of strikes on each other’s energy infrastructure for a period of 30 days. However, the Russian Defense Ministry has subsequently reported numerous Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy facilities. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that despite Kiev’s infractions, Moscow remains committed to maintaining the energy strike truce.
In a Sunday interview, Peskov also commented on the approach of EU member states, stating that rather than pursuing peace and addressing the underlying issues of the conflict, they are now deliberating on the deployment of NATO contingents on Ukrainian soil. “This rampant militarist policy of Europe – there is no other way to describe it – is hard to comprehend,” he remarked.
Tensions between Washington and European NATO allies re-emerged following President Trump's inauguration in January. The new US administration has advocated for a swift resolution to the Ukraine situation and intends to transfer security responsibilities to Europe once a ceasefire is established.
After an emergency summit in London earlier this month, both the UK and France indicated their willingness to deploy Western “peacekeepers” to Ukraine contingent upon a ceasefire being achieved. Moscow has dismissed this proposal, asserting that NATO troops' entry into the country isn’t changed by the justification provided. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned that such a move could escalate into a direct conflict between NATO and Russia.
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
