U.S. and Czech Leaders Discuss Ukraine Peace Efforts Following Trump-Zelenskiy Dispute

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský emphasized transatlantic cooperation and NATO defense spending in talks about ending the Russia-Ukraine war.

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský to reaffirm shared priorities, including peace in Ukraine and NATO defense commitments.
• Rubio highlighted President Trump's focus on achieving a durable resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict as European leaders consider a potential ceasefire proposal.
• The leaders discussed increasing Czechia’s defense spending and the purchase of U.S. energy technology to strengthen bilateral ties.
• Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala reiterated his government’s commitment to a just and lasting peace following a European leaders' summit in London on Ukraine.
• Rubio also engaged with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, thanking the UK for its leadership in encouraging European defense contributions and advancing peace negotiations.

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