Marco Rubio Says US 'Committed' to Russian People
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that the U.S. "remains committed to supporting the Russian people" as they mark a national holiday.
The statement issued Thursday to coincide with Russia Day said that the U.S. wants "constructive engagement" with Moscow to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Rubio's comments was widely reported by Russian state media and it appears to be the first time the U.S. has issued a statement about Russia Day since 2021, the year before the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion.
"It is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries," the statement added.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the American Compass's The New World Gala in Washington, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the American Compass's The New World Gala in Washington, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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