More progress is expected during U.S.-Ukraine talks, Rubio says

More progress is expected during U.S.-Ukraine talks, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary Rubio takes part in a meeting between President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, U.S., July 14, 2025.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday he expected ongoing talks with Ukrainian officials to deliver “more progress” toward reaching a deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday he expected ongoing talks with Ukrainian officials to deliver “more progress” toward reaching a deal to end the conflict in Ukraine.

Speaking from Hallandale Beach, Florida, where the discussions are taking place, Rubio said the talks were aimed not only at achieving peace but also at ensuring Ukraine’s long-term sovereignty and stability.

“This is not just about peace deals,” Rubio said. “It’s about creating a pathway forward that leaves Ukraine sovereign, independent and prosperous — and so we expect to make even more progress today.”

The meetings follow a series of diplomatic exchanges between Washington and Kyiv in recent weeks, as the two sides work to establish a framework for ending hostilities and rebuilding Ukraine’s future.

No details have yet been released on the specific proposals under discussion, but U.S. officials have signalled that security guarantees, economic recovery, and governance reforms remain central to the talks.

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