Rubio urges UK and European allies to join Ukraine peace talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has advocated for the United Kingdom and other European allies to have a direct role in peace negotiations concerning the Ukraine conflict, according to newburytoday.co.uk. Speaking at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in Paris, Rubio emphasized the importance of European involvement in talks currently held between the US, Russia, and Ukraine.

Rubio noted that European countries are integral to resolving the conflict long term and expressed concerns among allies that the US might reach an agreement with Russia without including Europe. He mentioned that Moscow has opposed European participation in the negotiations.

The peace talks are taking place in Abu Dhabi, mediated by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, with Russian and Ukrainian officials in attendance. While European representatives, including UK national security adviser Jonathan Powell, are not directly part of the trilateral discussions, they have engaged in meetings on the sidelines.

Rubio described the Abu Dhabi talks as productive but cautioned that a resolution is not imminent. He stated the goal is to expand the current trilateral talks to include European countries directly, reflecting their close work with the US mediators throughout the process.

US President Donald Trump has indicated the possibility of a comprehensive agreement involving all of Europe, though details remain undisclosed. Rubio's comments underscore ongoing diplomatic efforts to broaden the negotiation framework to better represent European interests in the peace process.