US EditionRubio signals Vatican not a broker in Russia-Ukraine peace deal after offer to host talks
- On May 17, 2025, while in Rome, U.S. Diplomat Marco Rubio indicated that the Vatican might serve as a location for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine amid their ongoing conflict.
- Rubio’s remark referenced the Vatican’s longstanding offer following Pope Leo XIV’s vow to make every effort to end the war that began on February 24, 2022.
- Rubio met with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the Vatican’s Ukraine envoy, and thanked the Holy See for facilitating humanitarian efforts including prisoner swaps and returning Ukrainian children.
- Rubio stated that while the Vatican would not serve as an official mediator in peace efforts, it could offer a neutral location acceptable to both parties, and he expressed appreciation for the Vatican’s constructive involvement.
- The Vatican’s offer to host talks follows recent failed ceasefire negotiations in Istanbul and indicates its continued neutrality and readiness to support peaceful dialogue.
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Vatican Could Serve as Venue for Ukraine Cease-Fire Talks, Rubio Says
The Vatican could potentially serve as a venue for hosting cease-fire talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking to reporters in Rome on May 17, Rubio said that he would speak with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi about Pope Leo XIV’s offer to make “every effort” to end the war in Ukraine. Rubio said that the Vatican would not act as a peace broker between the sides per se, but would provide “a place that both s…
Rubio signals Vatican not a broker in Russia-Ukraine peace deal after offer to host talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters Saturday that while the U.S. appreciates Pope Leo XIV's offer to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, the Vatican is not likely to help broker a peace deal in Eastern Europe. When asked if he intended to discuss the over three-year-long war during his meeting with Italian officials, Rubio said
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