US and Europe united in supporting Ukraine as Russia war enters fifth year

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US stands with Europe in supporting Ukraine militarily, financially, and in the energy sector as Russia's war enters its fifth year, while maintaining sanctions pressure on Moscow. Rubio spoke in Paris after a Group of Seven foreign ministers meeting, emphasizing alignment with European allies. This comes after President Trump previously cut aid to Ukraine, dropped sanctions on Russian diesel, and criticized NATO, leaving Europeans to face Russia largely alone. Separately, trilateral peace talks involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia began in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, which Rubio called "very productive." Washington and Kyiv's European allies stressed the need for credible security guarantees in any deal to end the war.