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I reaffirmed Ukraine's commitment to peace, our immediate and unconditional readiness for a full and durable ceasefire, as well as our offer of the highest-level direct meeting between Ukraine and Russia,
I'm still cautiously optimistic that if also the Russians are willing to play ball, and not only the Ukrainians are doing this... that you could get to some breakthroughs over the next couple of weeks,
The best we can hope for in these technical discussions is indeed a ceasefire, an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, that would allow for proper peace negotiation,
France's Jean-Noel Barrot said Obviously, we're in a very difficult spot right now, and we hope that we can find the steps forward that provide for the end of this war in a negotiated way and the prevention of any war in the future,
After immense suffering, there is finally a window of opportunity,
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said in his opening remarks at the NATO gathering As allies, we’re addressing significant developments in the Euro-Atlantic region,
he said, underscoring the meeting’s role in laying groundwork for the June summit Türkiye has good relations with all relevant partners and is seen as a serious venue,
he told reporters, crediting Foreign Minister Fidan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for their mediation efforts He's open to virtually any mechanism that gets us to a just, enduring, and lasting peace, and that's what he wants to see,
Rubio said, referring to U.S. President Donald Trump It’s not too late to come to the table,
he said before Thursday’s sessions It's now up to the Russians to make sure they take the next steps necessary,
We’ll see what happens over the next couple of days, but we want to see progress made in that regard. Whatever mechanism is outlined, whatever the process is that needs to happen – we are open to being constructive and helpful in any way we can to end the conflict,
It is clear that Russia is sending only a lower level delegation to Turkiye to these peace talks,
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte told reporters before the start of the second day of meetings in Antalya It is critical that Russia reciprocate Ukraine’s constructive steps, ... So far, it has not.”
We have coordinated our next steps and continued our cooperation with the United States, as well as efforts to ensure long-term peace and security in Ukraine and throughout Europe,
He’d like me to be there, and that’s a possibility,
Trump said, referring to Putin Make no mistake, this ministerial is going to be different,
U.S. envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker said this week, Sure. We’re heading there now.”
Asked last month whether the U.S. would match the 5% target, Rubio said
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