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We all eagerly await the Russian response and urge them strongly to consider ending all hostilities,
Rubio said during a stop in Ireland on his way back to Washington Ukraine wants their long term security,
There is no military solution to this conflict,
What made people cautiously optimistic about Keith Kellogg was that his own daughter runs a foundations supporting Ukrainian soldiers. But one thing we've seen time and again from MAGA is the requirement to betray your own family to show loyalty."
Anthony Bartaway, a journalist in Ukraine, wrote on X It made a lot of sense strategically to say, 'Okay, Steve, you run this lane really hard, and I'll run this lane really hard.' We're closely aligned, talking about it, comparing notes, and providing that information."
Regarding Witkoff's upcoming visit to Russia, Kellogg said A planned press conference with President Zelensky and the US chief envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg has been cancelled. An American call it seems, with
In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, James Waterhouse, a BBC News Ukraine correspondent, previously wrote Kellogg’s role is very much in question. It’s not clear why the president won’t make a final call on this. There are already too many principals, plus Witkoff, trying to play the hero on ending the war. Kellogg is limping along, adding to the confusion about who does what,
a Trump administration official said on the condition of anonymity President Trump has utilized the talents of multiple senior administration officials to assist in bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution. Gen. Kellogg remains a valued part of the team, especially as it relates to talks with our European allies,
White House national security spokesperson JAMES HEWITT said Kellogg’s role is very much in question,
a Trump administration official told NatSec Daily Today, we made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations to end this conflict in a way that's enduring and sustainable and accounts for their interests, their security, their ability to prosper as a nation,
The ball is now in [Russia's] court."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Michael Waltz left the meeting in the coastal city of Jeddah with a clear message Don't rush to put on rose-tinted spectacles,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in Moscow on Tuesday at the Higher School of Economics, according to Reuters We'll take this offer now to the Russians and hope that they'll say 'yes,' that they'll say 'yes' to peace,
the secretary of state continued However, the success of the talks will depend on concrete political commitments, whether the two sides can address frustrations over delays in military aid and intelligence sharing, or political shifts in Washington. A real diplomatic breakthrough depends on Russia’s willingness to negotiate the return of occupied territory, as well as Ukraine’s strategic goals for its broader relationship with Europe and NATO,
The meeting with the US team has begun very constructively,
We hope that parties can find a just and lasting solution that is acceptable to all sides. China is ready to work with the international community, and continue to play a constructive role for the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis,
Given their previously close relationship, the meeting could have taken place anywhere in Europe or even in the US. Choosing a location used for US-Russia talks indicates deep distrust not only between Washington and Kiev but also between US and Europe,
We hope for practical outcomes,
Zelensky said ahead of the talks in a post on X late on Monday The meeting with the US team started very constructively, and we are working to bring about a just and lasting peace,
said Yermak, who is Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff
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