U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks with Ukraine made “additional progress,” stressing that negotiations are focused not only on ending the war but ensuring Ukraine’s long-term security and prosperity. Rubio said the U.S. aims to help Ukraine emerge “safer, stronger and more prosperous than it has ever been,” building on discussions that began in Geneva and continued through the week. He noted the process remains “delicate and complicated,” with further engagement expected when U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff travels to Moscow.
Ukraine’s defence minister Rustem Umerov thanked the U.S. team, Rubio, Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for their “tremendous work,” saying Washington had been “super supportive.” He said the talks focused on Ukraine’s future as a “prosperous, strong” nation and described the meeting as “productive and successful.”
