‘There don’t seem to be prospects of a negotiated settlement,’ Rubio says of Russia–Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed in an interview with the Greek newspaper Kathimerini that there are currently no indications of a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This war has entered a state of "strategic stalemate," with Russia persistently seeking full control over Donbas, a demand Ukraine finds utterly unacceptable.

In situations like these, stalemates are resolved either by a negotiated settlement or through escalation, which could potentially widen the conflict. Currently, it does not appear likely that a negotiated settlement will occur. Early 2026 saw direct discussions between Russia and Ukraine, facilitated by the United States. However, these talks were halted by the concurrent U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran and have not resumed yet.

Both Ukraine and Russia have publicly announced their readiness for further talks. Meduza is dedicated to transparency regarding our use of artificial intelligence in news production; this article was authored by a human journalist and translated into English using an AI model that adheres to our stringent editorial guidelines. Every draft undergoes review by a Meduza editor before being published.

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