Rubio to Lead Ukraine Security Talks as Trump Pledges U.S. Air Support

The United States has selected Secretary of State Marco Rubio to lead forthcoming negotiations on long-term security guarantees for Ukraine, Axios reported on 19 August. The talks are intended to codify Washington’s commitment to Kyiv as the war with Russia persists. According to the report, President Donald Trump has also pledged U.S. air support as part of the prospective security package. Specifics on the scope of the assistance and the timeline for the negotiations have not yet been released.