Rubio confirms US sanctions on Russia will remain until Ukraine conflict resolution

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that sanctions on Russia will remain until a resolution to the Ukraine conflict is achieved. This assurance was given to European allies amid discussions of a potential meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin. Trump indicated he is optimistic about reaching a settlement with Putin, despite concerns from Ukraine and European nations about being excluded from talks. Rubio's comments aim to reassure allies that sanctions will not be lifted prematurely. The U.S. plans to maintain close communication with European partners regarding the conflict. However, any future sanctions relief would require negotiations involving both the U.S. and the European Union.