Marco Rubio discusses expanding Ukraine peace talks to include Europe

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described recent discussions in Abu Dhabi regarding the end of the war in Ukraine as productive, though he noted significant work remains. The current negotiations follow a trilateral format involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia.

Rubio stated that the goal is to eventually expand this format to include European representatives directly at the negotiating table. European officials present in Abu Dhabi are reportedly working closely with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff during the process.

The discussions aim to address the termination of the conflict, security guarantees for post-war Ukraine, and the future European security system. Prior to the talks, representatives from Europe, Ukraine, and the U.S. agreed that any post-war arrangement must respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity while providing reliable security guarantees.