US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday reiterated Washington’s commitment to securing a lasting peace in Ukraine after meeting Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France.
The discussions focused on diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, strengthening energy resilience and expanding defence cooperation, as the United States continues to engage with both sides to facilitate a negotiated settlement.
In a post on X, Rubio described his meeting with Sybiha as productive and said Washington remained committed to achieving a durable resolution to the conflict.
Productive meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister @Andrii_Sybiha. We discussed ongoing negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, energy resilience, and defense cooperation.
The United States remains focused on achieving a durable and lasting peace. https://t.co/vIK5DOl8xi
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) November 10, 2026
The meeting comes amid renewed diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump to bring an end to the war, which has entered its fifth year. Trump has expressed optimism about the ongoing peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi involving representatives from the United States, Russia and Ukraine.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been engaging with European leaders to seek assistance in strengthening the country’s energy infrastructure and security arrangements.
Russian strikes have continued to disrupt essential services, including electricity, water and heating supplies, across several Ukrainian regions, adding to concerns over the country’s energy security.
The G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting is being held in France from November 9 to 10, with diplomatic leaders discussing major international security challenges and coordinating responses to ongoing geopolitical developments.
