# Rubio says Ukraine escalation risk could push parties toward settlement

https://mins.news/en/item/91583

- TASS, 2026-10-08 14:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2199381

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he believes and hopes the risk of escalation will bring both sides to negotiations over a settlement to the war. He previously warned that the conflict could grow into a much broader and more dangerous regional conflict.

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