US, Ukrainian officials to meet for 1st time since Oval Office clash

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with Ukrainian counterparts this week as President Donald Trump pressures Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

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Trump wants to see more than just a minerals deal to restart aid and intel to Ukraine

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Latest on ceasefire efforts in Ukraine as Russia continues attacks

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Marco Rubio: one-time Russia hawk makes stunning U-turn under Trump

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Trump denies Musk clashed with cabinet members

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Russia uses a gas pipeline to strike at Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk

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