U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Ukraine's independence during a call with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andriy Sybiha, according to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. During the conversation, both diplomats discussed the importance of bold diplomacy to end the war through negotiations and achieve sustainable peace.
Rubio emphasized the United States' dedication to the independence and stability of Ukraine, as well as the entire region. This communication comes a day after U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia's Vladimir Putin and later with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski to initiate negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, during a visit to Brussels, mentioned that Washington is proposing a plan that rules out Ukraine's accession to NATO and urges Ukrainians to relinquish part of the territories occupied by Russia. These statements have caused discomfort in some European capitals.
In another context, U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to meet with Zelenski in Munich, Germany, during the annual Security Conference held in the Bavarian city.
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