U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is prepared to help efforts to end the war in Ukraine, but he cautions there is no quick path to a settlement. After meeting Russia’s foreign minister in Manila, Rubio told reporters that negotiations and any potential agreement would take time and would not be resolved through a fast deal. Both outlets describe Rubio’s comments as signaling continued U.S. engagement on finding a political resolution, even as he emphasizes the practical difficulties involved. The reports also align on the key context for his remarks: Rubio’s meeting with Russia’s foreign minister during the Manila visit. While Rubio frames U.S. readiness to assist as part of the broader push to end what he describes as a senseless war, he does not provide details on specific proposals, timelines, or terms. The coverage focuses on the contrast between readiness to help and the lack of a rapid breakthrough, reflecting uncertainty about the prospects for near-term negotiations.