He also postponed a planned visit to the kingdom. Concerns were similarly raised by European allies regarding their exclusion from crucial negotiations.
The recent diplomatic push by the U.S. has stirred anxiety among Ukraine and its allies, who worry that deals could be made without their input, potentially unfavorable to Ukraine’s interests.
The absence of Ukrainian officials at the talks has caused unrest among the population, prompting France to convene an emergency meeting of European Union members and the United Kingdom to address the ongoing conflict.
However, Rubio mentioned that resolving the conflict would necessitate concessions from all parties involved, acknowledging the role of European nations, who have also imposed sanctions on Russia.
He indicated that the U.S. would not dictate what those concessions would entail.