Rubio confirms talks on Trump-Putin-Xi summit to end Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed in Samarkand that talks have taken place regarding a potential meeting between the leaders of the United States, Russia, and China to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Rubio stated that discussions about such a meeting have occurred, though he does not know if it is fully finalized. He reiterated President Trump's clear desire to end the war between Ukraine and Russia, noting the U.S. sees no benefits in the conflict and cites real risks of escalation and spread to neighboring countries. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that Putin proposed a summit with Trump and Xi Jinping next month, but Trump has not agreed, and it remains unclear if it will occur. On Sunday, Trump claimed he made a deal on diesel exports and sanctions relief to avoid alienating Putin from peace talks.