Marco Rubio says Ukraine-Russia conflict is ‘not our war’: Full interview

US Foreign Policy on the Russia-Ukraine War - The US aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war through a full peace deal, but a ceasefire is not off the table [2][3] - The US acknowledges that current sanctions against Russia have not altered the direction of the war [18] - The US believes engaging with Russia is necessary to end the war, despite potential distaste [19][20] - The US emphasizes that any peace deal must include enforceable mechanisms and security guarantees for Ukraine to prevent future invasions [44][45][46] Negotiation Stance - The US recognizes that both sides in the conflict, Russia and Ukraine, will need to make concessions to reach a peace agreement [22][26] - The US is not publicly disclosing specific demands or concessions being discussed in negotiations to avoid undermining the process [25][26] - The US acknowledges Russia's demand to retain control of approximately 20% of Ukraine's territory, but states that Ukraine is not being pressured to concede this [28][29][30] War Impact and Perspective - Russian attacks on Ukraine have increased since President Trump took office, with over 6,000 missiles and drones launched in July alone [10] - The US views the conflict as not fundamentally altering life in America, but recognizes the need to promote peace and end the war [8][9] - The US highlights the significant casualties inflicted on Russian forces by Ukraine, estimating 20,000 Russian soldiers killed in one month [32] Security Guarantees for Ukraine - The US acknowledges Ukraine's need for security guarantees to prevent future invasions as part of any peace agreement [38][39] - The US is discussing the structure and role of the United States in providing these security guarantees with European partners [40][41]