UK peace talks on Ukraine downgraded as Marco Rubio pulls out
Ministerial-level peace talks on Ukraine scheduled for London were abruptly downgraded after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio withdrew, prompting discussions to continue at the official level instead. The shift comes amid reports of progress in U.S.-Russia bilateral talks and speculation that Moscow may soften its stance. Despite the change, Ukraine sent a high-level delegation, as President Zelenskyy called for an immediate ceasefire. Meanwhile, a deadly Russian drone strike killed nine in Marhanets, underlining the conflict’s urgency.
