Ending the conflict in Ukraine “will require concessions from all sides,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after a meeting of diplomats in Riyadh. He added that Europe must be part of the negotiations.
“At some point, the European Union will have to come to the negotiating table as well, because they have also imposed sanctions,” the State Department chief said.
Speaking to The Associated Press, the secretary of state said the two sides agreed today to seek three goals: to restore staffing at their embassies in Washington and Moscow, to create a high-level team to support peace talks on Ukraine, and to explore closer cooperation and economic engagement.
“If this conflict ends in an acceptable way, there will be incredible opportunities to work with the Russians geopolitically on issues of common interest and also, frankly, economically on issues that will hopefully be good for peace while improving our relationship in the long term,” Rubio said.
This perspective really highlights how complex ending the conflict is and the need for all parties to be involved, especially the European Union. It feels like cooperation on different levels, not just military or political, might open doors to a more lasting peace. The idea of turning conflict into opportunities for economic and geopolitical collaboration sounds hopeful and necessary in these times 🌍🤝
It’s interesting to consider how true peace often demands compromise, a willingness by all parties to see beyond their own immediate interests. The idea that even those who impose sanctions must be ready to engage in dialogue reflects the complexity of global relationships, where no one is entirely innocent or without responsibility. Sometimes, peace is less about victory and more about coexistence—finding a path forward together despite the wounds. It makes me wonder if this kind of enduring cooperation could eventually transform old hostilities into new opportunities for growth and understanding 🌍.