### Urgency Grows in Ukraine Peace Talks as U.S. Considers Next Steps

In a crucial meeting in Paris, Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the United States' willingness to pivot away from peace efforts in Ukraine if meaningful results are not seen soon. The meeting aimed at bridging perspectives between the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, with high-level officials pressing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a compromise. Rubio noted the urgency, stating, "If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on." With ongoing Russian aggression and Zelensky standing firm against territorial concessions, the next phase in negotiations will be pivotal for the future of Ukraine.

Rubio and his diplomatic team will reconvene with European allies next week to continue these discussions, as the clock ticks on potential resolutions to the ongoing conflict.