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U.S. says it is uniquely placed to convene Russia and Ukraine but cautions negotiated settlement will be difficult
US Department of State Press Briefing / Secretary of State Q&A · December 19, 2025
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Summary
The secretary said the United States can convene both sides in the Russia–Ukraine war and is seeking a negotiated settlement acceptable to both parties, but he warned such deals require tradeoffs and that a settlement is ultimately up to Russia and Ukraine.
Asked about high-level talks in Miami and whether the United States can shape an outcome, the secretary described the U.S. role primarily as convenor and mediator: "There's only one nation on earth that can actually talk to both sides and figure out whether there's a way to end this war peacefully, and that's The United…
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