Rubio, Witkoff to Meet European Counterparts in Paris April 16-18 to Advance Trump's Goal of Ending Russia-Ukraine War

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 03:33 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Paris from April 16 to 18. Their agenda includes discussions with European counterparts on ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, aligning with President Trump's goal to stop the hostilities. Additionally, they will address issues related to Iran, trade, and the impact of Trump's tariff threats. In Paris, Rubio is scheduled to meet with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, while Witkoff will engage with President Emmanuel Macron. This visit represents the first high-level American diplomatic engagement in France since Vice President JD Vance's attendance at a summit in February.

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france24.com(3)politico.eu(3)kyivindependent.com(2)kyivpost.com(2)

franceinfo

@franceinfo

War in Ukraine: the American Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to visit Paris until Friday https://t.co/gAvtMf0ozJ

emmanuel berretta

@Eberretta

The Elysée confirms that President Macron will receive Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, the American special envoy. The latter says that an agreement is emerging with Russia for lasting peace in Ukraine.

Anadolu English

@anadoluagency

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff are traveling to France for a three-day visit on the Ukraine war, the State Department said https://t.co/nB6z0c1Wml https://t.co/TY10IBLwvB