Rubio Doubts Ukraine Peace Deal Before Spring 2027
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will agree to any peace settlement regarding Ukraine before spring 2027. Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Rubio rejected claims that a deal is imminent and characterized near-term NATO membership for Ukraine as unrealistic. Rubio has also cast doubt on whether Putin will attend the G20…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is doubtful that a peace deal for Ukraine will be negotiated before spring 2027, according to a report by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty correspondent Alex Raufoglu. Three senior European officials backed up this assessment. Rubio also stated that Ukrainian membership in NATO is unlikely in the near future, as Russia is not likely to grant such an invitation.
Speaking at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, Rubio cautioned against expecting a diplomatic breakthrough anytime soon, emphasizing that neither side can achieve a military victory, and that the war can only be resolved diplomatically. He expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin's plans to attend the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, scheduled for December 14-15, though US President Donald Trump seemed open to inviting Putin.
Rubio also noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky could be invited to the summit, depending on the decisions made by the presidents involved. Rubio pointed out that the core of the conflict is centered around the Donbas region, which makes up 11 percent of Ukraine. The Secretary of State reiterated that neither side can achieve a military victory and that an enduring armistice will require mutual concessions through direct diplomacy.
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