Rubio says Ukraine war will end through negotiations, not military victory

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the war in Ukraine will not end with a decisive military victory for either side and will ultimately be resolved through negotiations and a peace agreement. Rubio said the war is harmful to Ukraine and devastating for Russia, making a negotiated settlement a logical step, though he acknowledged that what seems logical does not always happen. He confirmed that President Donald Trump will continue efforts to mediate between Kyiv and Moscow, despite the sides remaining far from an agreement. The U.S. is pursuing diplomatic efforts to resume trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with a possible new round in October. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner recently met with Ukrainian and Russian leaders, reporting new proposals and potential Kremlin readiness for dialogue.