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Secretary Rubio tells House panel war in Ukraine needs negotiated settlement; U.S. keeps sanctions options

3429040 · May 21, 2025
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Secretary Rubio said the war in Ukraine "has no military solution" and called for a negotiated settlement, while confirming the administration is holding sanctions authorities in reserve and monitoring Russias forthcoming memorandum on terms for ceasefire and negotiation.

Secretary Rubio told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that the war in Ukraine "has no military solution" and that ending the conflict will require a negotiated settlement in which both sides accept compromises.

In remarks describing the state of play, Rubio said: "Russia wants what they do not have... and Ukraine wants what they cannot get," and described the current conflict as a long, costly stalemate that is producing…

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