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U.S. Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio said that both Russia and Ukraine would have to make concessions to achieve a ceasefire.

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Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

It is important for everyone to be realistic: There will have to be concessions — made by the Russian Federation, but also by the Ukrainians

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio stated that the war in Ukraine must end and called for concessions from all sides.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio stated that Ukraine lacks the manpower to push Russian troops back to the 1991 border.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio stated that the problem Ukraine faces is not a lack of money but a lack of manpower.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio stated that Vladimir Putin's actions are unacceptable.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio stated that the US should officially adopt the policy of wanting the war to end.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: uncertain

Rubio's stance hints at a departure from the US 'Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine' policy.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Rubio co-sponsored legislation requiring a two-thirds Senate vote to withdraw from NATO.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Marco Rubio stated that both Ukraine and Russia must make concessions for the war to end.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Marco Rubio believes Ukraine will not be able to liberate all territories seized by Russia.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Marco Rubio stated that Russian troops are not capable of capturing the entire territory of Ukraine.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:27:15.961Z

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