Rubio described the recent engagement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff as "very positive and productive."
"Obviously, he [Witkoff] is on his way back; he should be back, and hopefully we'll convene this weekend. We'll examine the Russian position more closely and determine; the president [Donald Trump] will then determine what the next steps are," Rubio told a press conference at the G7 summit in Canada.