Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who also serves as the Acting National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump.
This was reported on the official website of the President of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform.
Yermak reaffirmed President Volodymyr Zelensky’s readiness to travel to Türkiye for peace negotiations, despite the fact that, as of now, there has been no confirmation from the Kremlin’s leader, Vladimir Putin.
“The path to peace must begin with a ceasefire. And in the Russian Federation, only Putin can make that decision,” Yermak emphasized.
The Head of the President’s Office also expressed gratitude for the constructive dialogue with the American team that began on March 11 in Jeddah, and reassured the United States of Ukraine’s consistent position. He stressed that Ukraine has repeatedly demonstrated its readiness for a full, unconditional ceasefire and the achievement of a just and lasting peace.
“President Trump’s recent statement about his possible presence at the meeting in Türkiye is an important signal to the Russian leadership and could play a decisive role in ensuring constructive negotiations. The simultaneous presence of the leaders of the U.S., Ukraine, and Russia could be a crucial step toward genuine peace talks to end the war,” Yermak stated.
It was noted that both parties agreed to maintain ongoing dialogue to coordinate joint actions and align positions ahead of key international events.
According to earlier reports, Trump announced that Secretary of State Marco Rubio would travel to Türkiye for Ukraine-Russia peace talks on Thursday, May 15.
Photo credit: Office of the President of Ukraine
Source: Yermak, Rubio discuss prospects for peace talks in Türkiye
