Andriy Yermak and Marco Rubio Discuss Prospects for Peace Talks

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Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, held a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is also serving as Acting National Security Adviser to the President of the United States.

Andriy Yermak reaffirmed President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's readiness to attend negotiations in Türkiye, despite the lack of any corresponding confirmation from Vladimir Putin at this time.

"The path to peace must begin with a ceasefire. And in the Russian Federation, only Putin can make that decision," he noted.

The Head of the Presidential Office also expressed gratitude for the constructive dialogue with the American team that began on March 11 in Jeddah and reiterated Ukraine's consistent position. Our state has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to agree to a full, unconditional ceasefire and to pursue a just and lasting peace.

"President Trump's recent statement regarding his possible participation in the meeting in Türkiye is an important signal to the Russian leadership and could play a decisive role in facilitating constructive negotiations. The simultaneous presence of the leaders of the United States, Ukraine, and Russia could be an important step toward real negotiations to end the war," Andriy Yermak emphasized.

The parties agreed to maintain continuous dialogue to coordinate joint efforts and align their positions ahead of key international events.