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The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, held a telephone conversation this Saturday with Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sibiha, during which he emphasized that President Donald Trump “is committed to ending the war as soon as possible”.
According to Diario de las Américas, Rubio emphasized that all parties involved must take steps to ensure sustainable peace in the region, which is Trump's objective.
According to the spokesperson for the State Department, Tammy Bruce, the message was clear and strong, emphasizing the importance of acting swiftly and effectively to achieve a definitive solution to the conflict.
Rubio, who will lead the discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will also meet there with the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, with the aim of discussing shared interests in the region and strengthening the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
This meeting is part of a series of negotiations involving high-level representatives from the United States and Ukraine, including U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, who will participate in the discussions in Jeddah.
The envoy Witkoff remarked that "the idea is to create a framework for a peace agreement and also an initial ceasefire," an initiative that follows previous meetings between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh three weeks ago.
In parallel, Ukrainian diplomacy remains active. The President of Ukraine, Volodímir Zelenski, has a visit scheduled for Monday to the Gulf Kingdom to meet with the Saudi crown prince.
Subsequently, a Ukrainian delegation led by Zelensky's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, and also consisting of Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and military commander Pavlo Palisa, will remain in Saudi Arabia to continue the discussions.
Through the president himself, Ukraine declared a few days ago “completely committed” to constructive dialogue and hopes to progress in the peace agreement and the implementation of the necessary measures to end the conflict.
In a message posted on X, Zelensky reaffirmed that “Ukraine has sought peace from the very first second of this war. Realistic proposals are on the table. The secret is to act swiftly and effectively.”
This series of actions and meetings emphasizes the ongoing diplomatic effort to achieve a lasting solution to the conflict, supported by the initiative of key figures within the international political sphere.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Peace Efforts in Ukraine Led by Trump
What is Donald Trump's role in the peace negotiations in Ukraine?
Donald Trump is leading the peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine. He has appointed a negotiation team headed by Marco Rubio to advance this goal, aiming to forge a peace agreement with Russia.
Why is Ukraine not participating directly in the peace talks in Saudi Arabia?
Ukraine has been excluded from the current peace talks in Saudi Arabia, which has caused tensions with the government in Kyiv. Zelensky has rejected any agreement that does not directly include Ukraine, emphasizing that any negotiation must involve both Ukraine and its European allies.
What is Marco Rubio seeking in the peace negotiations in Jeddah?
Marco Rubio seeks to develop a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire. In addition, he aims to discuss shared interests in the region with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, strengthening the relationship between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
What stance has Zelensky taken regarding the negotiations led by Trump?
Zelensky has expressed his commitment to a constructive dialogue and hopes that any peace agreement includes Ukraine's realistic proposals. However, he opposes agreements that do not involve Ukraine directly in the negotiations.
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