Top US Diplomat Rubio Backs Energy Infrastructure Ceasefire for Russia, Ukraine
Rubio said both sides want a limited truce on grain and energy targets as winter pressure builds and global wheat prices rise.
- On Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine and Russia voiced interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy targets after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York.
- Energy strikes remain core tactical priorities in the war, which is now in its fifth year, prompting Ukraine to press for ceasefires protecting heating facilities and Black Sea shipping.
- President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed an energy ceasefire on Tuesday, while Rubio noted US-linked ships have been targeted "probably not deliberately" by Ukraine.
- Seeking safe shipping, Zelenskiy said, "Ukraine is ready... to ensure safe shipping and food security in the Black Sea if Russia is ready to take real steps."
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that despite Russia remaining open to peace talks, there are currently no prerequisites for moving on to a peaceful negotiating track.
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Rubio, Lavrov discuss ‘limited ceasefire’ in Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia have both voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York. Ukraine and its allies have pressed for a moratorium in attacks on energy infrastructure…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a partial ceasefire related to grain and energy, Reuters reported, BTA reported. In his conversation with the media, Rubio stressed that concluding an agreement with Iran would require hard work over a period of time, adding to reporters that US President Donald Trump also has options available, including military intervention. In addition, R…
"Let's try. I believe we are prepared to play a positive role in achieving it," Rubio said at a press conference after the meeting with his Russian counterpart, Serguei Lavrov, in New York.
Marco Rubio spoke about Russia and Ukraine's interest in a limited ceasefire. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters today that both Russia and Ukraine have expressed their interest in a limited ceasefire that would concern grain exports and the cessation of attacks on energy infrastructure. Read more at iefimerida.gr Marco Rubio spoke about Russia and Ukraine's interest in a limited ceasefire.
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The Express TribuneRubio says Russia and Ukraine have both voiced interest in 'limited ceasefire'
By Tom Balmforth, Antoni Slodkowski and Simon LewisUNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia have both voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in New York.Ukraine, which fears Russia plans to pound power and heating facilities with missiles and drones this winter, has been pressing fo…
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