### [2026-05-22](/feed/2026/05/22/index.md)

##### Russo-Ukrainian war
# U.S. secretary of state Marco Rubio says that no peace talks are currently taking place, but the United States is "ready" to play a role if they resume. 




### Sources:

1. [AA](https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-ready-to-play-role-in-russia-ukraine-war-rubio/3946003)

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