U.S. and Russia Report Progress, But No Breakthrough, in Ukraine Talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that "some progress" was made during nearly five hours of talks with Russian officials in Moscow. The discussions aimed to end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its third year. A senior adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin called the talks “constructive.” However, the adviser emphasized that significant work remains before any agreement is reached. Both sides acknowledged the discussions but reported no major breakthrough. The talks represent a rare high-level diplomatic contact between the two nations since the conflict began. Further negotiations are expected, though no specific timeline has been announced.