Rubio: Russia must stop the war, Ukraine — agree to a peace agreement

On September 23, 2025, at 19:00, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Kyiv to agree to peace and strongly suggested the Russian side cease the conflict in Ukraine. He made this statement in an interview with NBC.

Reaction to Trump’s Actions

During the conversation, the journalist drew attention to the words of U.S. President Donald Trump, who repeatedly stated his desire to end the war in Ukraine from the first day of his return to power. In response, Rubio emphasized that ending the war is not in the hands of just one administration.

In his opinion, Trump is indeed making efforts to achieve this goal. “The President says it will be his priority, and it is. I’m sure no one will argue that it’s not his priority,” Rubio noted.

He also added that Trump’s statements about intending to end the conflict as soon as possible highlight the seriousness of his intentions. “Trump has certainly done more than Biden to end the conflict. The latter doesn’t even have a clear plan on this issue,” Rubio stated.

Criticism of the UN

Furthermore, earlier Trump, in his speech at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly, criticized the organization for lacking effective solutions to war issues. He believed that actions, not words, are capable of stopping conflicts. The President also noted his role in resolving several wars, including conflicts between India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, as well as between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Summing Up

Rubio pointed out that a peace agreement should become a priority for Kyiv. In his view, this could help resolve current contradictions and reduce the level of violence. Emphasis on negotiations strengthens hopes for resolving the conflict in the long term.

In his opinion, with political will, both sides can find a compromise and finally reach a peace agreement, which will become the foundation for restoring stability in the region.