Rubio’s withdrawal degrades London Ukraine war discussions.

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cancels trip to London, downgrading talks on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine.

• Rubio’s absence led to a broader meeting of Foreign Ministers from Ukraine, Britain, France, and Germany to be cancelled.

• The U.S. will now be represented by Ukraine envoy General Keith Kellogg.

• The downgrading comes after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Washington could walk away if no deal was made soon.

• Ukraine’s paper for Europeans on territorial issues stated no discussions on territorial issues until “a full and unconditional ceasefire.”

• Rubio anticipates rescheduling his trip after “technical meetings.”

• Ukrainian presidential adviser Andriy Yermak emphasized the focus of talks on achieving a full ceasefire.

• Vice President J.D. Vance warned the U.S. would “walk away” unless a peace deal was agreed between Russia and Ukraine.