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Administration says negotiations aim to end costly war in Ukraine; senators press on sanctions and military assistance
Summary
Secretary Rubio said the administration is pursuing diplomatic contacts aimed at an enduring settlement in Ukraine while keeping sanctions in place; senators debated whether increased pressure or continued dialogue is likelier to bring Russia to the table and asked about supplemental U.S. assistance.
Secretary Rubio told senators that, in his view, the conflict in Ukraine cannot be resolved by military means and must end through negotiation. He described an effort to keep channels open with both Kyiv and Moscow to encourage a durable settlement while maintaining existing sanctions.
“Every single sanction — not one sanction — has…
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