Rubio meets with Zelenskyy ahead of crucial Geneva talks, says Trump wants solution that 'ends bloodshed'

"Met with Ukrainian President @ZelenskyyUa on Ukraine's security and deepening defense and economic partnerships," Rubio wrote in an X post in which he shared a photo of him shaking hands with the Ukrainian leader. "President Trump wants a solution that ends the bloodshed once and for all."

Earlier Saturday, Zelenskyy revealed he had spoken with Rubio and Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of talks in Geneva, which he said his government expected to be "truly productive."

"I had a conversation with envoys of President Trump @stevewitkoff and @JaredKushner, ahead of the trilateral meetings in Geneva," Zelenskyy wrote on X. "We count on the meetings being truly productive."

Zelenskyy added at the time that if the June deadline is not met, the Trump administration would likely put pressure on Moscow and Kyiv to meet.

"We greatly appreciate that America consistently maintains a constructive approach and is ready to assist in protecting lives," Zelenskyy wrote. "I thank President Trump, his team, and the people of the United States for their support."

"Met with my @G7 counterparts in Munich to advance @POTUS's vision of pursuing peace through strength," Rubio wrote. "We discussed ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, promote stability in Venezuela, and address global threats to achieve international peace and prosperity."

The talks between the U.S., Russia and Ukraine are expected to start Tuesday in Geneva.