Rubio: Ukraine conflict end is logical for Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it logical for Russia to end the conflict in Ukraine.

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Marco Rubio stated that ending the conflict in Ukraine would be logical for both Russia and Ukraine.
Rubio emphasized that while a peaceful resolution is rational, it is not guaranteed in foreign policy.
Rubio mentioned that a temporary ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure is a desirable outcome.
Rubio is scheduled to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly in New York.
The U.S. is maintaining close contact with both Moscow and Kyiv on the issue of ending the conflict.
President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the conflict could end sooner than expected and mentioned discussions with both Putin and Zelensky.

Rubio acknowledged that temporary ceasefires cannot resolve the underlying contradictions of the conflict and thus cannot fully end it. — vm
Rubio stated that Putin cannot win the war against Ukraine due to poor performance of the Russian army on the battlefield. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Rubio said the conflict does not benefit either side. — vedomosti
Rubio stated that ending the conflict would be logical for Russia, but noted that this does not mean it will necessarily happen. — vesti
Rubio said it is logical for Russia to end the conflict, but added that such a rational outcome is not always achieved. — kommersant