United States President Donald Trump intends to end the Russia-Ukraine war “once and for all,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday, after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Rubio posted on the social media X: “Met with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa on Ukraine’s security and deepening defence and economic partnerships. President Trump wants a solution that ends the bloodshed once and for all.”
The meeting took place between the US Secretary of State and the Ukrainian President ahead of the crucial trilateral meeting of Ukraine, Russia, and the US, in Geneva on 17-18 February.
Zelenskyy briefed Rubio on recent Russian strikes
During the meeting, Zelenskyy briefed Rubio on Ukraine’s situation amid the ongoing war, ahead of the peace talks. He also discussed with Rubio the impact of Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy resources.
He also stated, “We discussed how to help Ukraine protect lives during the winter cold and strengthen our resilience. We also had a detailed discussion about the diplomatic process and trilateral meetings.”
During the meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio @SecRubio, I briefed him on the situation at the front, Russian strikes, and the impact of attacks on Ukraine’s energy system. We discussed how to help Ukraine protect lives during the winter cold and strengthen our… pic.twitter.com/WMuAvJ5yiS
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 14, 2026
On the upcoming peace talks in Geneva, Zelenskyy said that it is crucial that the talks planned in Geneva be productive. He expressed gratitude towards the United States for their constructive approach.
Zelenskyy added, “We also addressed the matter of sequencing steps. It is important to make progress on the issues of security guarantees and economic recovery. I am grateful to the United States and to every American heart for the substantial support provided to Ukraine.”
He appreciated America for consistently maintaining a constructive approach and for its willingness to assist in protecting lives. He said, “I thank President Trump, his team, and the people of the United States for their support.”