‘Are they tapping us along?’: Rubio on Moscow’s intentions after direct talks stall
Sunday, 18 May 2025 () Senator Marco Rubio expressed concerns about Russia's sincerity in the Ukraine peace process after initial talks failed to yield a ceasefire. Despite a proposed prisoner exchange, skepticism remains high, with Rubio suggesting Moscow might be prolonging negotiations. As Trump prepares to speak with Putin and Zelenskyy, recent attacks and Ukrainian officials' doubts underscore the challenges in achieving a lasting resolution.
Zelensky, alongside French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, held a high-level phone call with Donald Trump on May 16. The emergency dialogue came as Russia refused a ceasefire and demanded full Ukrainian withdrawal from key regions it doesn't entirely control — Donetsk,...
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism ahead of the former president’s phone call with Vladimir Putin, calling it a potential “success” that could help end the Ukraine conflict...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has cautioned against indefinite peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine following their first direct talks in three years, held in Istanbul. The meeting led to..
In a dramatic turn after the collapse of the latest Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a crucial phone call..