Rubio: No winners in Russia's Ukraine war, peace deal needed

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there will be no winners in Russia's war against Ukraine, arguing it would be logical to end the conflict through a negotiated peace agreement. Rubio said the war benefits neither side, describing it as "terrible" for Russia, which is not achieving success. He asserted the conflict will not end with a decisive military victory but through negotiations, though he acknowledged that what makes sense does not always happen. Rubio explained President Donald Trump's readiness to bridge differences between the parties. He expressed hope the war will end sooner to reduce casualties and destruction. Separately, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Trump on September 22, proposing an energy ceasefire and suggesting China's involvement in pressuring Russia.