Trump Delegates Rubio to Lead Talks with Europe on Security Guarantees for Ukraine
According to reports from American media, former President Donald Trump has entrusted Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the responsibility to conduct critical diplomatic negotiations with European leaders concerning the development and implementation of security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing international tensions and possible conflicts.
A meeting with allied national security advisors is scheduled for August 21 and will play a pivotal role in shaping future Ukrainian-European and global security strategies.
Sources indicate that delegating this complex task to Rubio is one of the most significant responsibilities he has taken on, directly linked to regional stability.The main challenge for Rubio will be to strike a balance between Trump’s stance against deploying US troops in Ukraine and reassuring Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky that support will be maintained should Russia, under Vladimir Putin’s leadership, violate any peace agreements and escalate the conflict.
It is also crucial to persuade European partners that, despite Trump’s unpredictability, the United States remains committed to defending Ukraine without formally committing to NATO guarantees.Rubio will lead a series of sensitive diplomatic discussions, which, according to sources, will be highly delicate.
Meetings with colleagues from Ukraine and other key European nations are planned in the near future.
This diplomatic effort is seen as preparation for a possible summit between Zelensky and Putin, where security guarantees and the future of Ukrainian-Russian relations are to be discussed.