Kyiv and Moscow must make concessions – Rubio

Marco Rubio, who was confirmed by the US Senate as US Secretary of State on Monday, January 20, said that resolving the war between Russia and Ukraine will require compromise on both sides. At the same time, he emphasized that Russia is the aggressor in this conflict, reports CNN.

The newly appointed head of the State Department added that he could not give specific dates for the end of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

“We want the war to end, and that’s understandable. President Trump wants to be a leader who brings peace and stops conflict, but it’s going to be difficult,” Rubio told reporters.

He noted that in the process of ending any conflict, parties that cannot achieve their highest goals must be ready to make concessions. At the same time, the Secretary of State refrained from giving details about possible concessions to Ukraine.

“We will not be the first to discuss the details of the negotiations. These issues, especially at this level, should be resolved diplomatically, and not publicly. both Ukrainians and Russians”, he added.

When asked about a possible timeline for a ceasefire in Ukraine, Rubio said: “It will be a priority for the president, so the process will begin almost immediately. There are steps being taken to prepare, but it will be difficult because it remains the battle is bloody.

At the same time, he emphasized that the end of the war is necessary: ​​”Russia is the aggressor in this conflict, but the war must end. This is the complexity of foreign policy.”

We remind you that on Monday the US Senate unanimously approved the candidacy of Marco Rubio as the new Secretary of State.

Rubio previously said he would sponsor legislation that would prevent President Donald Trump from withdrawing the country from NATO without congressional approval.