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LIVE, War in Ukraine: The United States Cannot Impose an Agreement on Kiev or Russia, Says Marco Rubio

December 20, 2025 Le Monde
LIVE, War in Ukraine: The United States Cannot Impose an Agreement on Kiev or Russia, Says Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio states that the United States cannot impose an agreement on Ukraine or Russia.

SUMMARY

Marco Rubio declares that the United States cannot impose an agreement on Kiev or Moscow, emphasizing the need for a direct compromise between Ukraine and Russia to end the conflict.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • The United States is organizing consultations to try to end the war in Ukraine.
  • Marco Rubio states that Washington cannot impose an agreement on Kiev or Moscow.
  • A lasting solution must be accepted by Ukraine and Russia themselves.

CORE SUBJECT

Peace negotiations in Ukraine

As new "consultations" aimed at ending the war with Russia open on Friday in the United States, the latter are trying to understand "what Ukraine can accept and what Russia is willing to concede," said Marco Rubio, American senator. He stated that the United States cannot impose an agreement on Kiev or Moscow, emphasizing the complexity of the negotiations and the need for a compromise between the two parties. Rubio insisted that any lasting solution must be accepted by the two countries directly involved in the conflict. These statements come as tensions remain high and the international community seeks ways for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

KEYWORDS

Ukraine Russia United States Marco Rubio war agreement negotiations conflict

MENTIONED ENTITIES 4

Marco Rubio

👤 Person_Male

American senator commenting on peace negotiations in Ukraine

United States

📍 Location_Country

Country organizing consultations for peace in Ukraine

Ukraine

📍 Location_Country

Country in conflict with Russia

Russia

📍 Location_Country

Country in conflict with Ukraine

NOTABLE QUOTES 1

"The United States cannot impose an agreement on Kiev or Moscow."

— Marco Rubio 2025-12-19 neutral

Context: Statement during American consultations on the war in Ukraine