Rubio pushes for urgent Russia-Ukraine peace deal

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged for a swift peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as the Trump administration decides whether to continue mediation.

Rubio emphasized that resources cannot be dedicated indefinitely without progress, stressing that this week will be crucial in deciding whether to move forward or focus on other issues. His comments came after President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Rome during Pope Francis's funeral to revive peace talks.

Rubio also noted that Washington has refrained from imposing sanctions on Russia to allow diplomacy to take its course but warned of consequences for any party that resists peace.

Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expressed concern that Trump might yield to Putin, calling it a moral tragedy if the U.S. abandons Ukraine and damages alliances with Europe.

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