In a recent statement, Marco Rubio, a key candidate for the position of US Secretary of State under Donald Trump, made it clear that bringing an end to the war in Ukraine won’t be easy — and concessions will be necessary from all sides.
Rubio shared his thoughts on CNN, saying that the idea of Ukraine pushing Russian forces back to where they were before the 2022 invasion is “unrealistic.” He explained that no matter how much damage Russia has faced, Ukraine simply doesn’t have the strength or resources to fully push them back.
Rubio pointed out that while Ukraine isn’t facing a money shortage, they are running out of people. “The problem is not that they’re running out of funds, it’s that they’re running out of Ukrainians,” he said.
He also criticized the Biden administration for failing to set a clear goal for the war, and he echoed Trump’s view on the urgency of ending the conflict. According to Rubio, it’s not just Russia but also Ukraine and the US that will need to make tough compromises.
The situation continues to evolve, and on January 14, President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bloomberg reports that there are already potential demands from Putin on the table for these future negotiations.
In the end, Rubio’s message is clear: ending the war will require everyone involved to make hard decisions. It’s not just about military might — it’s about diplomacy, concessions, and finding a way to bring this conflict to a close.
