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US-Ukraine Talks: "Very Productive," But More Work Needed to Reach Peace Deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that talks with Ukrainian officials in Florida have been "very productive" but more work needs to be done to reach a peace deal. According to Rubio, the two sides discussed various issues and made progress on certain points.

However, Rubio emphasized that there are still many moving parts involved in the negotiations, including Russia's involvement. He stated that further talks will take place later this week when US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow.

A source close to the Kyiv delegation agreed that the process is not easy and requires "formulations and solutions." The exchanges were described as constructive, despite the challenges involved in reaching an agreement.

Ukraine's first deputy foreign minister Sergiy Kyslytsya praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's leadership during the talks. He stated that the meeting was a "good start" and provided a "warm atmosphere conducive to a progressive outcome."

Meanwhile, Poland has canceled its planned meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban over his recent talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine is seeking to rebuild and restore normal economic development after years of conflict. The country's president Volodymyr Zelensky announced that he would name Oksana Markarova as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.

Tensions are rising in the Black Sea region, where Ukraine has attacked Russian oil tankers, prompting criticism from Kazakhstan. Russia also launched a drone strike near Kyiv, killing one person and wounding 11.

The talks between US and Ukrainian officials aimed to create a pathway for sovereign Ukraine, according to Rubio. He expressed his expectation that more progress will be made during the ongoing discussions.
 
idk about these "very productive" talks... sounds like just a bunch of PR spin 🤑 Rubin's trying to make it look like they're making headway on the peace deal, but we all know Russia's not gonna give up easily 🤯 meanwhile, Ukraine's still dealing with, like, actual problems - oil tankers getting attacked and stuff. seems like we're just setting them up for another round of "negotiations"... 🙄
 
🤔 This whole situation with Ukraine is so complicated... 🌐 You got Russia being all like "hey, we're not leaving" and then you got the US trying to be all diplomatic about it 💬 Meanwhile, Ukraine's just over here like "can I please just have my economy back?" 📊 The talks were productive or whatever, but at this point, I'm sure there are still some major sticking points that need to get worked out. Russia's involvement is a huge variable - can't really make progress without them being on board, right? 😬
 
I think these talks with the US have been a good start 💡, but we need to keep pushing to get a peace deal done ASAP 🕒. The fact that tensions are still rising in the Black Sea region is a reminder that there's still a lot of work to be done 💔. I'm glad Ukraine's president is naming Oksana Markarova as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment, maybe that'll bring some much-needed momentum to their rebuilding efforts 🌈. But at the same time, we can't underestimate the challenges ahead - Russia's involvement is still a major hurdle 🚧. Fingers crossed that the US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to Moscow later this week will help move things forward 🤞.
 
🤔 This whole situation with Ukraine is like a never-ending game of cat and mouse between Russia and the West. I mean, can't we all just get along? 🙄 The fact that Poland cancelled its meeting with Hungary over Orban's talks with Putin shows how divided Europe is right now. It's like, if we're not speaking to each other, who's gonna help Ukraine rebuild?

And let's be real, the US Secretary of State is saying it was a "good start" but more work needs to be done? That's just code for we'll keep trying until we get what we want. 🔒 I'm all for finding a peace deal, but sometimes you gotta wonder if anyone's really listening. The fact that Russia launched a drone strike near Kyiv shows we can't even trust them to keep the peace.

We need more than just "formulations and solutions". We need real commitment from all parties involved. And let's not forget, Ukraine is still trying to pick up the pieces after years of conflict. It's like, can't we focus on rebuilding instead of playing politics? 🤷‍♂️
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around all this Ukraine-Russia drama 🤯. I mean, it's crazy how far back these talks go and how much progress (or lack thereof) has been made 😒. On one hand, it's great that Marco Rubio is pushing for a peace deal – we need someone to bring some hope to this whole situation 💡. But at the same time, Russia's involvement makes things super complicated 🤔.

I'm also kinda worried about Poland and Hungary's feud over Orban's meetings with Putin 🇭🇺💥. It feels like they're all stuck in this never-ending cycle of politics and blame 🔄. And what's up with the oil tankers? Can't we all just get along? 🚢😔

Ukraine needs some serious economic aid ASAP – I mean, rebuilding and restoring normalcy after years of conflict is no joke 💸. Volodymyr Zelensky naming Oksana Markarova as his new adviser on reconstruction sounds like a solid move 🙌. Maybe this whole situation will lead to something positive? Fingers crossed 🤞
 
I'm still not sure why they're being so optimistic about these talks 🤔. I mean, yes, it's good that there was some productivity and all, but have we forgotten how many times we've heard that before? 🙄 Ukraine's been through so much already, it feels like they deserve better than piecemeal agreements.

I also don't think it's right to downplay the role of Russia in this whole thing. I know we're not supposed to hate on governments or anything, but come on, they've basically annexed Crimea and been supporting separatists in eastern Ukraine for years... 🤷‍♂️

And what about all these "moving parts" that Rubio mentioned? That just sounds like a fancy way of saying "we don't know how to make this work." 💔 I'm no expert, but I think it's time for the US and Ukraine to stop messing around and come up with a solid plan.

It's also kind of weird that Poland cancelled its meeting with Orban because he talked to Putin. Like, isn't that what diplomacy is all about? 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 So like they're saying the talks were productive but still got some work to do... can't say I'm surprised tbh 🤷‍♂️ Russia's involvement is a big part of this whole mess so it's gonna take more than just some nice words to get a deal done 💸
 
I'm not convinced these talks are making much of a difference 🤔. I mean, we've been hearing about peace deals and diplomatic efforts for years now, but what's actually changing on the ground? Ukraine is still struggling with economic development and the situation in the Black Sea region is getting more volatile by the day ⚠️. And let's not forget about Russia's involvement - it feels like they're just waiting for an opportunity to pounce 🤑. I'm not sure what kind of "formulations and solutions" these talks are really achieving, but I'd need to see some concrete progress before I get on board with this whole peace deal thing 📈.
 
So I think its really weird how they keep saying these talks are "very productive" but still need more work... like, what exactly is it gonna take? More time? More meetings? Its all just a bunch of words and no action, you know? And what about Russia's involvement? Theres always gonna be some kinda holdup or delay because of that. I mean, cant they just make progress on the actual issues at hand instead of going back and forth like this? And Ukraine's president is naming someone new as his adviser... thats a good thing, but its not like its gonna solve all their problems right now. The situation in the Black Sea is getting crazy and theres still no peace deal in sight... I wish they could just be more straightforward with each other about what needs to happen. 🤔
 
idk about these talks, feel like they're just going in circles 🤔... US & Ukraine seem to be making progress, but Russia's always gonna throw a wrench in it 🚧. I mean, can't we all just get along? 🙏 Poland canceling their meeting with Orban is like, the right call though - some folks just don't play nice 😒. And what's up with Ukraine attacking Russian oil tankers? It feels like they're trying to start a fight rather than talk it out 💪. I guess only time will tell if these talks actually lead to anything 🤞...
 
OMG 🤯 I'm like super hyped about these US-Ukraine talks!!! 😆 The fact that they're making progress is everything! 💖 I mean, we need peace in this region ASAP, you know? 🙏 Marco Rubio's doing a great job, IMO 👍 And it's awesome that Sergiy Kyslytsya from Ukraine is praising him too - that's like, major props 🤝 Can't wait for the next round of talks in Moscow! 🤔 Fingers crossed they can get this peace deal done 💕
 
Umm, yeah, I mean, no way, they're really making progress, but like, at the same time, I don't know if it's just too much to ask for a peace deal... 🤔😐 They gotta work on that Russia thing, and meanwhile, Poland's all upset about Hungary's talks with Putin... 🤷‍♂️ What even is going on there? 🙄 And Ukraine's still dealing with the oil tankers, like, how are they supposed to rebuild when there's drama happening everywhere? 🌪️ I mean, Volodymyr Zelensky's trying to be all optimistic about Oksana Markarova being his new adviser, but like, can't we just focus on peace for once? 😒 The talks with the US are "very productive" and all that, but more work needs to be done... yeah, right, because it's not like they're already trying their best 🙃
 
I'm not sure what's more surprising, the fact that Russia is still involved in all this or that someone actually thought it was a good idea to have a meeting with Putin after he's been talking trash about everyone 🤦‍♂️. Anyway, I guess you can't make peace without some drama, right? And who knows, maybe these talks will finally lead to something productive – but I'm not holding my breath 😊. The real question is, how long will it take for Ukraine to get its economy back on track and start producing more than just war stories 🤑.
 
its frustrating how things are still dragging on in ukraine... seems like we're always just trying to contain the mess rather than fixing it 🤔💼 i mean dont get me wrong i'm all for america and ukraine supporting each other but sometimes you gotta take a step back and think about whats really going on here. its not just russia vs ukraine, its also about america's own interests... what are we really trying to achieve here? 🤝💸
 
I gotta say, these talks are super slow going 🤯🕰️. I mean, we've heard this before, but still no concrete steps towards peace, right? 💔 Ukraine needs some real action, not just empty promises from the US side 🙄. And what's with all these "moving parts" and "formulations"? Can't they just get to the point already? 😒 Marco Rubio seems cool, I guess, but he's gotta do more than just say it's a "good start". We need actual progress, not just warm fuzzies 💕. And Russia's still involved in all this, which is super sketchy 🚫. Let's hope Steve Witkoff can get some real results when he visits Moscow later this week 🤞.
 
I feel like we're still in the same loop when it comes to these US-Ukraine talks 🔄. We've had promises of productivity and warm atmospheres, but what's the real progress? It feels like we're just going through the motions, with no concrete solutions in sight 💭. And then there's this business about Russia's involvement... let's be real, folks, they're not exactly known for their good faith negotiations 🤔. I'm all for finding a peaceful deal, but I need to see some actual movement on this front. Until then, I'll just keep saying it: we need to get our act together and stop playing politics with people's lives 💪
 
I gotta say, these US-Ukraine talks are getting somewhere 😊. It's great to see them being "very productive" but still got a long way to go. I mean, Russia's involvement is a big deal, and it's not gonna be easy to get an agreement done ⚖️. I'm hoping they can make some real progress later this week when that US Envoy dude visits Moscow 🕰️.

Ukraine needs all the help they can get after what they've been through 💔. They're trying to rebuild and stuff, but it's tough when you got folks on both sides of the conflict thinking they're gonna win ⚔️. I just hope they can keep the talks going and find a way to move forward without too much bloodshed 🤞.

And, btw, Poland canceling their meeting with Orban? That's not surprising at all 😒. He's been making some questionable moves lately, if you ask me 👀. Anyway, I'm just glad to see some progress being made on the Ukraine front 🙏. Fingers crossed! 👍
 
🤔 I'm all for these talks being "very productive" but come on, Marco Rubio, you gotta give us some concrete numbers or timelines here 🕒️ We've been waiting for years to see some real progress and it's getting a bit frustrating 💁‍♀️. Meanwhile, Russia is just sitting back and let Ukraine do all the heavy lifting...it's like they're playing a game of chess while everyone else is stuck in the middle 🤯. And don't even get me started on this drone strike near Kyiv...what's next? 😬
 
🤔 thinkin about these us ukraine talks... it's like tryna find a balance in life, ya know? u gotta move forward, but also acknowledge the complexities. can't just ignore the issues, but at the same time, u can't let it paralyze u either 😅. reminds me of when i was tryna figure out my 20s, all these what ifs and maybes... but eventually had to just take the leap 🚀. Rubio's right, more work needs to be done, but it's a good start 🌞. and let's not forget, it's not just about the talks, it's about rebuildin' & movin' forward 💪🏼💥
 
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