The United States reiterated its commitment to ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Lavrov yesterday, at the latter's request, following a visit by Special Envoy Brett Witkoff to Moscow on April 25.
Rubio emphasized the need for Russia to take concrete steps towards ending the war in Ukraine, urging his counterpart to focus on finding a peaceful resolution. The conversation came after Witkoff's diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving stalled peace talks between the two nations.
In the call, Rubio stressed that the United States is serious about facilitating an end to the conflict, which he described as "senseless." The outcome of the discussion remains unclear, but the statement reflects the administration's continued push for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue to escalate, the international community remains hopeful that diplomatic efforts can help bring about a lasting peace. The US has consistently called on Russia to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.