Russia-Cocraine controversy can be solved in diplomatic way: Marco Rubio

Istanbul, May 15 (IANS). US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could be resolved in a diplomatic way rather than in a military way. Marco Rubio said that the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine cannot be resolved in a military way. Diplomacy is the only way for this. He made this statement in a meeting of foreign ministers from NATO countries in Antalya, Turkey. The US Secretary of State hoped that the process of stopping the war between Russia and Ukraine would begin soon. Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a direct conversation with the Kiev administration in Kremlin on May 11. However, he suggested unconditionally. Let us know that in 2022 we were tried between the two countries, which did not result in no result and was postponed. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Jakharova said on Thursday that Russia’s delegation had reached Istanbul for talks and was ready for serious discussions with Ukraine. President Putin has already suggested to start with Ukraine without any condition and delay with Ukraine. The delegation, who arrived in Istanbul, consists of President Putin’s assistant Vladimir Mendiski, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galujin, the Russian Chief Director of the Arm Force Igor Costucow and Alexander Formin, Minister of Defense. Putin is not part of it. During the bilateral investment meeting in Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump also described the meeting between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey. Kremlin spokesman Dimitri Peskove spoke to reporters, said: “Putin held a meeting before Russian delegation left Turkey in which the arrangement of the meeting inquired with Ukraine.” According to Ukraine President Volodimir Jailonsky, he also said on social media that he had discussed a proposed meeting with Russia in Istanbul with his team. He said the decision would be made according to whom Russia delegation would come. – Ans Pankaj/Ekd Share This Story Tags