**In a recent statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for a swift cease-fire in Ukraine while attending discussions among G7 allies in Canada.**
**Rubio Optimistic About Cease-Fire in Ukraine Within Days**
**Rubio Optimistic About Cease-Fire in Ukraine Within Days**
**U.S. Secretary of State emphasizes the possibility of immediate cessation of hostilities if Russia agrees.**
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while en route to Canada for discussions among Group of 7 (G7) allies, voiced optimism on Wednesday about the potential for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia. He remarked that should Russian leaders acquiesce, a cessation of hostilities could arrive in "days."
During a stop in Ireland, Rubio described a vision where "neither side is shooting at each other — not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery." His remarks come amidst ongoing negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the war, which began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated with a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Rubio plans to engage with G7 diplomats to direct their efforts towards resolving this protracted conflict. As he departed from Saudi Arabia, he also differentiated the upcoming G7 discussions from recent tensions arising from former President Trump’s tariff policies against Canada and implications of annexing the country as America’s 51st state.
Despite these turbulent diplomatic undercurrents, Rubio stated confidently that building relationships and collaborative dialogues with Canadian officials would remain a priority during the meetings. "It is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada," he emphasized.
In the lead-up to the G7 meeting, Rubio, alongside National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, held extensive discussions with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They laid the groundwork for a negotiation strategy intended to end the ongoing war. This includes a proposal reportedly accepted by Ukrainian leadership for a 30-day interim cease-fire. This approach follows a tumultuous period where military aid from the U.S. had been restricted under Trump's administration as part of pressure tactics on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. U.S. officials indicated that support has since resumed following the discussions.
As the situation evolves, the G7 meeting this week will be closely watched for any developments related to peace negotiations and strategies to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
During a stop in Ireland, Rubio described a vision where "neither side is shooting at each other — not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery." His remarks come amidst ongoing negotiations aimed at bringing an end to the war, which began with Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 and escalated with a full-scale invasion in 2022.
Rubio plans to engage with G7 diplomats to direct their efforts towards resolving this protracted conflict. As he departed from Saudi Arabia, he also differentiated the upcoming G7 discussions from recent tensions arising from former President Trump’s tariff policies against Canada and implications of annexing the country as America’s 51st state.
Despite these turbulent diplomatic undercurrents, Rubio stated confidently that building relationships and collaborative dialogues with Canadian officials would remain a priority during the meetings. "It is not a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada," he emphasized.
In the lead-up to the G7 meeting, Rubio, alongside National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, held extensive discussions with Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. They laid the groundwork for a negotiation strategy intended to end the ongoing war. This includes a proposal reportedly accepted by Ukrainian leadership for a 30-day interim cease-fire. This approach follows a tumultuous period where military aid from the U.S. had been restricted under Trump's administration as part of pressure tactics on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. U.S. officials indicated that support has since resumed following the discussions.
As the situation evolves, the G7 meeting this week will be closely watched for any developments related to peace negotiations and strategies to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
