U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference this weekend, sparking fresh debate over Washington's approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Tensions flared as Zelenskyy criticized the U.S. for prioritizing Ukrainian concessions over pressuring Russia, calling it a "one-sided narrative."
Clash Over Peace Talks Strategy
Zelenskyy, in a fiery speech, argued that U.S. demands for compromises risked undermining Ukraine's position ahead of next week's trilateral talks in Geneva. "Sometimes it feels like the sides are talking about completing different things," he said, urging stronger global solidarity against Russian aggression.
What's Next?
With peace talks set for February 2026 and former U.S. President Donald Trump warning Ukraine to "get moving," the stakes are sky-high. Rubio emphasized "deepening defense partnerships," but skipped a key EU meeting on Ukraine—a move analysts say hints at shifting U.S. priorities.
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