Rubio says US does not expect an imminent negotiated settlement in Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is assessing whether peace talks can work to end the war in Ukraine.

He spoke in Atlanta, Georgia, after a meeting of G20 foreign ministers.

The US is not saying a negotiated settlement is near, Rubio said.

He also said he does not know whether a negotiated peace is achievable.

Washington is still trying to find out if negotiations can succeed.

The comments make clear that the US does not expect an imminent agreement.

No next steps were specified.