First official meeting of two governments since disastrous Trump-Zelenskyy encounter comes as Russia intensifies attacksThere is “no military solution” to the conflict in Ukraine, US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said ahead of high-stakes meetings on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia aimed at repairing a severely damaged relationship that has left embattled Kyiv without Washington’s support.Ukraine’s delegation, led by Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, will meet Rubio, and other senior White House officials on what is seen as neutral ground in the Saudi city of Jeddah. Continue reading...
Marco Rubio stated that there is "no military solution" to the Ukraine war ahead of meetings in Saudi Arabia aimed at repairing damaged relations and restarting US support for Ukraine. Ukrainian officials will meet with Rubio and White House officials in Jeddah to discuss ending the conflict, with Rubio emphasizing the need for both sides to make concessions. Saudi Arabia is mediating between Ukraine and Russia. Russia launched air strikes ahead of the talks. Trump wants Ukraine to sign a minerals deal and potentially concede territory for US support to resume.
