Ukraine War in Strategic Stalemate, Peace Deal Remains Elusive: Rubio
Rubio said Russia wants full control of Donbas, while Ukraine rejects that demand and the United States says talks have not resumed.
- 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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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.
‘There don’t seem to be prospects of a negotiated settlement,’ Rubio says of Russia–Ukraine war
There is currently no prospect of a peaceful settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with the Greek newspaper Kathimerini.
The situation now resembles the strategic impasse, which is a dangerous phenomenon, which Marco Rubio considers to be.
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