# Rubio says there appears to be no prospect of a negotiated settlement to Russia-Ukraine war

https://mins.news/en/item/91324

- Meduza, 2026-10-08 11:58 UTC
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- Original: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/08/there-don-t-seem-to-be-prospects-of-a-negotiated-settlement-rubio-says-of-russia-ukraine-war

> U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Greece’s Kathimerini that he sees no current prospect of a peaceful settlement to the Russia-Ukraine war. He described it as a “strategic stalemate,” with Russia still demanding full control of Donbas, which Ukraine considers completely unacceptable. U.S.-mediated direct talks in early 2026 were halted by the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and have not resumed, though both sides officially say they are ready for another round.

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