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Rubio and Witkoff Absent as Ukraine Conflict Stalls

4/23/2025

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff will miss crucial peace talks in London over the Ukraine-Russia conflict. President Zelenskyy has staunchly dismissed U.S. suggestions to acknowledge Crimea as Russian, reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty. As the war rages on, the prospect of meaningful progress remains bleak amidst ongoing international negotiations.

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and envoy Steve Witkoff will miss crucial peace talks in London over the Ukraine-Russia conflict. President Zelenskyy has staunchly dismissed U.S. suggestions to acknowledge Crimea as Russian, reaffirming Ukraine's sovereignty. As the war rages on, the prospect of meaningful progress remains bleak amidst ongoing international negotiations.