The United States says it will step up diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks to try to restart peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined the plan as Washington looks for ways to bring the two sides back into a negotiating process.
Rubio indicated that one of the main goals is to narrow the distance between the positions held by Moscow and Kyiv. His remarks suggest the US sees a need for more active diplomacy to reduce the major sticking points that have so far kept talks from moving forward.
The announcement comes as the war remains locked in deep disagreement, with both Russia and Ukraine still far apart on key issues. While no immediate breakthrough was signaled, the US appears to be preparing a more focused push aimed at finding enough common ground for discussions to resume.
For now, Washington is presenting the coming weeks as an important period for renewed diplomatic outreach. Whether those efforts can translate into direct talks will depend on whether the gap between the two sides can be brought closer.
