The United States will intensify diplomatic initiatives to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced these efforts are planned for the coming weeks. He acknowledged that Moscow and Kyiv remain significantly divided on core issues. Special envoys will visit Kyiv to observe the conflict's consequences and defense needs. This renewed push aims to narrow differences and achieve a negotiated settlement.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks will determine whether peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia can be restarted.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will make efforts in the coming weeks to resume negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.