Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal – Orlando Sentinel

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By JOSH BOAK and AAMER MADHANI

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — U.S. and Ukrainian officials completed roughly four hours of talks Sunday aimed at finding an endgame to the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters afterward that the session was productive but work remains in the search for a peace deal.

“It’s not just about the terms that ends fighting,” Rubio said. “It’s about also the terms that set up Ukraine for long-term prosperity. … I think we build on that today, but there’s more work to be done.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Top Trump administration officials met with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida on Sunday, pushing to broker an