During Tuesday meetings of the United States and Ukraine delegations a number of issues have been identified in Saudi Arabia. 1 of them was to resume American military aid to Kiev, agreement on a mineral agreement or proposal 30-day ceasefire on the frontIt's Ukraine.
Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was asked by journalists, among others, about talks between representatives of states.
Proposition for ceasefire. Rubio: Contact Russia
Mr Rubio stressed, referring to the rare-earth metallic agreement, that it would supply the United States with a "living interest" in the safety of Ukraine. – I wouldn't consider it a safety guarantee., but surely, if the US has a vital economical interest that generates income for both our citizens and the people of Ukraine, we would have a vital interest in protecting it," he said.
The United States Secretary of State besides announced that Washington will contact Moscow on Wednesday. on the proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine as well as another steps towards the end of the war.
– We all look forward to Russia's response and we powerfully call on her to consider ending any war effort," Rubio pointed out. He added that if Moscow says no, the US will gotta analyse everything and find out where they stand and what Russia's actual intentions are.
– If the answer is yes, then we know that we have made real advancement and there is simply a real chance for peace. If they say no, it will be very unfortunate and will clearly show their intentions He stressed.
Rubio: Europeans will gotta engage in discussions
In an interview with journalists Marco Rubio besides stated that he ruled out the military solution to this armed conflict. In his opinion, "Ukraine needs a adequate deterrent against future attacks".
In addition, Rubio pointed out that the Tuesday talks in Saudi Arabia concerned, among others, territorial concessions, and most of the gathering of the United States and Ukraine delegation was devoted to what the negotiation process would look like. As he added, if the talks continue, Europeans will gotta engage in discussions"Russia will want to abolish sanctions". He said The question of sanctions is besides to be discussed.
The U.S. Secretary of State stressed that the United States is satisfied that Ukraine has sat at the table to talk, nevertheless Now Russia must say yes.
Source: AFP, Reuters
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