ISTANBUL

A US delegation, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg, and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff met with top Ukrainian officials in Paris to discuss ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war, officials said Thursday.

Kellogg said he held “very productive meetings” with Ukrainian Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the Elysee Palace, where they focused efforts to stop the conflict.

Rubio said they arrived in Paris with a clear objective: “Secure real, practical solutions to end the Russia-Ukraine war.”

He emphasized that the mission aligns with US President Donald Trump’s goal to “end this war and stop the unnecessary bloodshed.”

The talks align with recent US efforts to promote an unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and to work closely with allies to construct a long-term security framework for Ukraine.