U.S. says Paris talks could yield Russia-Ukraine progress; Rome meeting set for Saturday

Apr 17, 2025

State Department spokesperson Tammy said U.S. negotiators were in Paris seeking steps to end the Russia-Ukraine fighting and confirmed a related meeting in Rome on Saturday; officials stressed they will judge parties by actions, not words, and said timelines are measured in weeks.

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Tammy, State Department spokesperson, said on an on-the-record briefing that Secretary Marco Rubio, Ambassador Steve Witkoff and Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg were in Paris today to press for a path to end the Russia-Ukraine war. "The visit, which includes meetings with European partners, aims to advance the shared interests and restore stability to the region," Tammy said.

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