米べい国務こくむ長官ちょうかんと特使とくし フランス訪問ほうもん ウクライナ情勢じょうせいめぐり協議きょうぎ

Regarding the situation in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Special Envoy Witkov visited France and held discussions with President Macron and Ukrainian senior officials.

French Foreign Minister Barro stated that this was the first consultation involving Europe towards a ceasefire and announced that it would be held again in the UK next week.

On the 17th, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Special Envoy Witkoff visited Paris, France to discuss the situation in Ukraine. The meeting was attended by Ukraines Chief of Staff of the Presidential Office Yermak, Foreign Minister Sibiha, as well as UK Foreign Minister Lammy and German officials.

At the beginning, President Macron said to the American side, This is an important opportunity for Ukraines friends and European countries to gather with you.

Everyone desires a strong and sustainable peace.

The issue is how to approach it, he stated.

After the meeting, French Foreign Minister Barro expressed concern that Europe might not be able to get involved in the move towards a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the significance of the fact that representatives from Europe, the United States, and Ukraine held discussions together for the first time, and announced that it would be held again in London next week.

President Macron posted on his social media, reiterating his support for President Trumps proposal to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible. He also reportedly held a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Zelensky before and after the discussions to explain the situation.

Russian Foreign Ministry: Foreign Minister and US Secretary of State Held Telephone Talks The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on the 17th that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary of State Rubio, who is visiting Paris, held a telephone conversation.

The text translates to: In this context, it is reported that Secretary of State Rubio held talks with delegations from Ukraine, France, and others, along with Special Envoy Witkoff.

In addition, Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated that he is ready to continue cooperating with the American side to ensure the root causes of the Ukraine crisis are effectively addressed.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of State issued a statement saying that Secretary Rubio conveyed to Foreign Minister Lavrov that President Trump wants to end the war and presented a framework for sustainable and lasting peace to Ukraine and European countries in Paris.

The positive response to the framework proposed by the United States indicates that peace is achievable if all parties work towards an agreement.

President Trump: We will probably hear from Russia this week. On the 17th, during a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at the White House, President Trump was asked by reporters whether he would impose tariffs or sanctions on Russia regarding the situation in Ukraine, to which he replied, We will probably hear from them this week.

Actually, its soon.

See that situation

I want to stop death and slaughter, he said, indicating his intention to assess the Russian response regarding the ceasefire.

President Trump warned Russia on the 30th of last month regarding the situation in Ukraine, stating that if it is determined that the failure to establish a ceasefire is Russias responsibility, he will impose secondary tariffs on imports from countries that purchase Russian oil.