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Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war

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Newest development Feb 18, 2025 · 3 reportsRubio discusses Gaza deal with Saudi crown prince: US

After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.

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  1. Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source

    Headline from The Republic ·

  2. Names this update

    Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war

    Headline from Delaware Public Media ·

  3. Newest

    Rubio discusses Gaza deal with Saudi crown prince: US

    Headline from Al-Monitor ·

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  1. CBS News

    Rubio to meet with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine peace negotiations (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The meeting comes days after President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

  2. Winchester Star

    Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    A U.S. official says Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming days to seek an end

  3. Voice of America

    Rubio plays down immediate breakthrough on Russia-Ukraine peace (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    US-Russia talks planned for coming days in Saudi Arabia

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio, national security adviser Mike Waltz and special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff are headed to Saudi Arabia to initiate...

  5. Washington Examiner

    Rubio and other US officials set to meet with Russia in Saudi Arabia: Reports (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Marco Rubio, national security adviser Michael Waltz, and special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet with Russian officials who have not yet been named.

  6. Delaware Public Media

    Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    After meetings in Israel, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to push President Trump's plan for Gaza and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine.

  7. Fox News

    Rubio meets Saudi Arabian officials ahead of US-Russia talks expected to lay groundwork for Trump-Putin summit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, ahead of critical U.S.-Russia talks on the Ukraine war.

  8. New York Post

    Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia before Russia talks to end Ukraine war (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Saudi Arabia on Monday ahead of expected talks with Russian officials aimed at ending Moscow's nearly three-year war in Ukraine.

  9. Fox News

    Putin sending foreign minister to Saudi Arabia for talks with Trump officials (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss a possible peace deal for Ukraine.

  10. New York Times

    Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places.

  11. WHDH Boston

    Rubio leading US delegation to Saudi Arabia for talks with Russia on Ukraine, according to AP source - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia for direct talks with Russian officials in the coming

  12. Al-Monitor

    Rubio discusses Gaza deal with Saudi crown prince: US (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday, during talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, that any deal on the future of war-torn Gaza must boost regional security, the US State Department said.

  13. Breitbart News

    Marco Rubio Talks Defense Cooperation, Gaza with Saudi Crown Prince (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his first tour of the Middle East as top diplomat.

  14. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Rubio meets Saudi Crown Prince for talks on Gaza and Ukraine (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    Hawaiitribune Herald's feed description

    JERUSALEM — The de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, met Monday with three senior members of the Trump administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who were visiting the kingdom to discuss the future of both the Gaza Strip and Ukraine.

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