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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov following President Trump's assertion that Ukraine could win back its territory and calling Russia a "paper tiger." The meeting, lasting approximately 50 minutes, followed Trump's reversal of his previous stance on Ukraine ceding land. While Trump's shift in tone is unclear, it prompted a strong response from Russia. Rubio reiterated Trump's call for an end to the fighting and a resolution to the conflict. Differing opinions emerged on whether Trump's statement represents a policy change, with some viewing it as an acceleration of support for Ukraine and frustration with Russia.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.