The US wants lasting peace — Polish FM meets Rubio  

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**Polish FM Meets US State Secretary in the US**

The Polish Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, met with US State Secretary Marco Rubio on February 21. Sikorski said their conversation was “powerful” and showed that the Polish-American is strong.

Sikorski described his meeting with Rubio as “substantial and cordial”. He said it confirmed that the two countries have a good relationship and are working together achieve common goals.

**Concerns about Ukraine Peace **

The meeting comes at a time when there are growing concerns in Kyiv and among European allies about the US stance on the war in Ukraine. The US has been holding direct talks with Russia, which has raised eyebrows.

When asked about the US President’s approach to negotiations, Sikorski said it was best to ask the US side about their . However, he added that he got the impression that the US wants a lasting peace.

**Trump Says Zelensky Not Essential to Negotiations**

Earlier on February 21, US President Donald Trump claimed that Ukraine’s is not essential to negotiations to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. This comes after Trump previously accused Zelensky of being a “dictator” and false claims about Ukraine.

Sikorski did not comment directly on Trump’s statement, but said that security guarantees Ukraine are important. He said it’s about Ukraine being able to determine its own future.

**Security Guarantees and European Soldiers**

The issue of possible European soldiers in Ukraine as part of security guarantees was not raised during Sikorski’s meeting with Rubio, according to Polish media.

Sikorski also brought a downed Iranian to the Conservative Political Action Conference in the US. He said it symbolizes the death of thousands of innocent lives and that together, they are countering the axis of evil.

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