Trump announced progress in negotiations with Putin, Rubio spoke about the main priority of the USA.

Progress in resolving the conflict in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump believes he has achieved 'great progress' in resolving the war in Ukraine. He made this statement during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House. Trump also mentioned his attempts to contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, presenting a curious understanding of the situation.

In turn, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that ending hostilities in the Ukrainian conflict is the top priority of the Trump administration. He emphasized that the war cannot be resolved militarily and is currently only through negotiations. Furthermore, Rubio noted that the US will conduct an analysis of the aid provided to Ukraine and will respond appropriately if any discrepancies are found.

During a speech in Congress, Rubio sidestepped direct answers to questions about the status of Vladimir Putin, but emphasized that the main task for now is to end the war in Ukraine.

Prospects for peace settlement

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that 'technical' negotiations on a ceasefire in Ukraine may take place next week in the Vatican. He noted that not only the US but also Europe is participating in the negotiations, which opens up new prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Thus, positive changes in resolving the Ukrainian conflict are becoming increasingly evident, and Europe's involvement in the settlement process may help stabilize the situation in Eastern Europe.