Secretary of State Marco Rubio told European counterparts Thursday the U.S. will participate in post-war security guarantees for Ukraine but that the Trump administration believes Europe should take the lead, according to a European diplomat familiar with the call.

During a call with European national security advisers, Rubio, who is also President Donald Trump’s acting national security adviser, did not provide details on specific security guarantees to which the U.S. might commit, the diplomat said.

But the call, which an administration official confirmed had occurred, adds momentum at a critical time when Europe is eager for continued engagement from the Trump administration, the diplomat said. As Trump has pushed for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace agreement, negotiations among a

See Full Page