Ukraine War in Strategic Stalemate, Peace Deal Remains Elusive: Rubio
Rubio said negotiations have stalled as Russia seeks full control of Donbas and the United States keeps pressing for talks.
- On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Lisbon that Russia's war in Ukraine is at a 'dangerous stalemate,' with the United States continuing efforts toward a settlement to end the conflict.
- President Donald Trump's administration has recently sought to revive talks to end the four-year-old conflict, which remains Europe's bloodiest struggle since World War Two.
- Rubio warned that ongoing escalations could trigger a 'sabotage campaign in neighboring countries that are members of NATO,' potentially turning the two-country conflict into a broader regional war.
- Ukrainian negotiators are scheduled to visit the United States on Friday and Saturday for discussions, as the administration seeks a permanent, enduring, and fair resolution.
- While the U.S. stands ready to facilitate a settlement, Rubio stated the administration is 'not going to invest in pointless processes if we can't make progress' toward a concrete agreement.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Russia's war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate and that the United States will continue to work towards an agreement to end the conflict.
Secretary of state warns against investing in 'pointless processes' if talks fail to yield progress
EADaily, October 8, 2026: Washington intends to continue trying to resolve the conflict in Ukraine through negotiations, and in the event of escalation, it may become much more dangerous, says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a press conference in Lisbon, where he is visiting.
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Times of IndiaRubio says the war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate
During a recent visit to Portugal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the severe stalemate in the Ukraine conflict. He stressed the necessity of pursuing a fair and enduring negotiated resolution to the war. The United States is dedicated to promoting discussions and keeping a close watch on the situation while facilitating peace initiatives.
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