'Trump wants to end Russia-Ukraine war once and for all': US Secy of State Marco Rubio
Munich, February 15
United States President Donald Trump intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war "once and for all," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
Rubio met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
"Met with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa on Ukraine's security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. President Trump wants a solution that ends the bloodshed once and for all," Marco Rubio wrote on X.
The meeting comes in the backdrop of a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the US, which is expected be held in Geneva on February 17-18.
Earlier, Zelenskyy stated that he briefed Rubio on Ukraine's situation amid the ongoing war, ahead of the peace talks. He also discussed with Rubio the impact of Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy resources.
"During the meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio @SecRubio, I briefed him on the situation at the front, Russian strikes, and the impact of attacks on Ukraine's energy system. We discussed how to help Ukraine protect lives during the winter cold and strengthen our resilience. We also had a detailed discussion about the diplomatic process and trilateral meetings. It is crucial that the talks planned in Geneva be productive, and I thank the United States for their constructive approach. We also addressed the matter of sequencing steps. It is important to make progress on the issues of security guarantees and economic recovery. I am grateful to the United States and to every American heart for the substantial support provided to Ukraine," the Ukrainian premier wrote on X.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday (local time) discussed the upcoming trilateral meetings in Geneva with United States envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, stating that Kyiv expects the peace talks to be "truly productive."
In an X post, the Ukrainian President wrote, "I had a conversation with envoys of President Trump, @SteveWitkoff and @JaredKushner, ahead of the trilateral meetings in Geneva. We count on the meetings being truly productive. We also discussed some developments following the meetings in Abu Dhabi. Not everything can be shared over the phone, and our negotiating team will present Ukraine's position next week."
"I also spoke about our meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. We greatly appreciate that America consistently maintains a constructive approach and is ready to assist in protecting lives. I thank President Trump, his team, and the people of the United States for their support," he added.
Earlier, the US, Russia and Ukraine held trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, UAE, in January 2026.
As reported by TASS, the Russian delegation will be headed by Presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky for the fresh rounds of talks on February 17 and 18.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian, I'm watching this closely. Any major shift in global power dynamics or energy markets because of this war directly impacts us. A stable resolution is in everyone's interest. Trump's approach seems pragmatic.
I have my doubts. "Ending it once and for all" sounds good, but what does it mean for Ukrainian sovereignty? The solution must be just, not just convenient for the big powers. Hope India's balanced stance is noted in such forums.
The focus on protecting Ukraine's energy system during winter is crucial. No civilian should suffer like that. Glad the US is engaging, but the proof will be in the actual agreement. Let's see what comes out of Geneva.
This is positive news. The world needs stability. The constant conflict has disrupted trade routes and supply chains, which hurts developing economies like India the most. A peaceful resolution will be a big relief.
While I appreciate the effort for peace, I hope it's not a rushed deal that ignores core issues. Respectfully, the US foreign policy has sometimes created more problems than it solved. The solution must be sustainable and respect international law.
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