Rubio may meet with Zelensky in Munich

Rubio may meet with Zelensky at Munich security conference

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that there is a high probability of his meeting with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

According to Rubio, such a meeting is likely to be on his schedule, although he has not yet received final confirmation. At the same time, Washington is counting on personal contacts with the Ukrainian leadership during the international forum.

US position on the war

The State Department emphasises that the ongoing Russian shelling, especially during the cold season, is causing significant civilian suffering.

Rubio stressed that it was The humanitarian consequences of the war remain a key argument in favour of its early conclusion. According to him, the United States has long been working on diplomatic efforts to end the fighting.

Energy pressure on Russia's allies

Separately, the Secretary of State announced the US intention to hold talks with Hungary and Slovakia, urging them to stop buying Russian energy.

This is part of Washington's broader strategy to reduce Moscow's energy revenues and increase sanctions pressure on Russia.

The significance of the Munich conference

The Munich Security Conference has traditionally been a key platform for international negotiations on global security. The topic of Russia's war against Ukraine is expected to be central to this year's discussions.

The possible meeting between Zelenskyy and Rubio may indicate an intensification of diplomatic contacts between Kyiv and Washington on the eve of new political decisions to support Ukraine.

Conclusion.

Statements by the US Secretary of State indicate that diplomatic efforts to end the war are continuing and pressure on Russia's energy partners is increasing.

A possible meeting in Munich could be an important signal for further coordination between Ukraine and the United States in the international arena.