Ukraine foreign minister says he had constructive call with US counterpart Rubio
(VOVWORLD) - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had a "constructive call" with his US counterpart Marco Rubio on Friday to discuss an upcoming bilateral meeting in Saudi Arabia.
 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha addresses the press, as he attends a meeting of European foreign ministers in Berlin, Germany, December 12, 2024. (REUTERS/Nadja Wohlleben/File Photo) |
Ukraine wants the conflict to end, and US leadership is essential for achieving lasting peace, Sybiha said on X.
US President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said on Thursday he was in discussions with Ukraine for a peace agreement framework to end the three-year conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said intensive contacts were taking place with US officials all day.
"The topic is clear - peace as quickly as possible, the most reliable security possible. Ukraine is committed to being as constructive as possible," Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address.