Marco Rubio: There is a reason for careful optimism

There is a reason for cautious optimism regarding the end of the war in Ukraine – said on Friday the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the meeting of foreign ministers in Canada. He estimated that the situation was still difficult and complex.

– I think there is a reason for careful optimism. But on the other hand, we still see a difficult and complex situation – said Rubio, referring to talks on the peaceful agreement of Russia with Ukraine. The US Secretary of State spoke during a short press briefing after the summit of foreign ministers of the G7 countries in Charlevoix in Canada.

The Secretary of State pointed out that both sides would have to make concessions, but refused to speculate what they may cover.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump said that during talks with Ukraine, in detail, among others The issue of the territory that Ukraine will have to give back, as well as the future occupied by the Russians of the Zaporian nuclear power plant. In a Thursday interview with FOX News, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz agreed with the journalist of the station Sean Hanni that the final agreement would assume the donation of Russia Donbass “or areas densely populated by people from Russia”, as well as the exclusion of Ukraine membership in NATO.

– You are not wrong in any of these issues. And what is important, we discuss all these issues with both sides, ”Waltz replied.

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First the fights must stop

Rubio pointed out that in order for the final agreement to be negotiated, the fights must first stop.

– We think that it is very difficult to negotiate peace when shootings and attacks are still underway. So we focus on what we can do to stop it as much as possible – said the head of the US diplomacy.

The Secretary of State stated that the final statement from the summit was “very strong”, although due to the US pressure there was no mention of Russian aggression or its condemnation. However, there was a confirmation of “unwavering support for Ukraine in defense of its territorial integrity and the right to exist, as well as its freedom, sovereignty and independence.” It also talks about subsequent sanctions and strengthening support for Ukraine if Russia does not agree to the suspension of weapons.

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Relations with Canada

When asked about US relations with Canada, Rubio refused to answer the question several times whether Trump's words should be taken seriously about joining the country to the United States. He only claimed that President Trump, talking about connecting Canada, “presented arguments for which it would be better for Canada if it joined the United States from an economic perspective.”

He also claimed that the US duties imposed by the US are not hostile activities, but “attempt” to reset trading relations and make them more fair. “