United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Sunday, emphasizing the urgent need to end the war in Ukraine. The call, initiated at Lavrov's request, followed the recent visit of US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow, highlighting a renewed diplomatic push from Washington.

According to State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio outlined the next steps in the peace process and reaffirmed that the United States is fully committed to helping bring an end to what he called a "senseless war." He also reiterated that this week is critical for determining the future of US involvement in Ukraine peace talks.

The call between Rubio and Lavrov comes amid rising concerns in Europe and Kiev that President Donald Trump may be considering a reduction or withdrawal of US support. Reports indicate that allies are closely monitoring Washington’s next moves as Russia continues to escalate attacks against civilian infrastructure.

President Trump, responding to renewed Russian strikes, expressed skepticism about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intentions. He suggested that the United States might need to implement stronger financial measures to counter continued aggression, particularly targeting civilians.

These developments signal a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict, with the US balancing diplomatic engagement with economic pressure. The involvement of high-level officials like Rubio and Witkoff underscores Washington’s ongoing influence and the importance of coordinated international action as the war persists.