Marco Rubio

Rubio repeats Trump’s call for Ukraine-Russia war to end via talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking at the NATO-Ukraine Council in The Hague, Netherlands, on June 25, reaffirmed the Trump administration’s position that Russia’s war against Ukraine can only be resolved diplomatically, according to his post on X.

25 June 2025, 01:09 PM

NATO is working to secure additional air defense for Ukraine, but the number of companies that produce them is low — Mark Rutte

Ukraine needs more air defense systems, and the current number of deliveries is not enough to guarantee its security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said during a briefing for journalists before the summit in The Hague on June 23.

23 June 2025, 06:59 PM

18th package of EU sanctions targeting Russia was halted by Hungary and Slovakia

Hungary and Slovakia have not supported the EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, Reuters reports, citing a statement by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on June 23.

23 June 2025, 04:19 PM

Macron: Trump won't block new sanctions if Europe moves first

French President Emmanuel Macron said he believes the United States may support stronger sanctions against Russia, despite previous comments by President Donald Trump suggesting otherwise, Politico reported on June 17.

17 June 2025, 10:55 AM

Pentagon Flag Day post sparks backlash over Russian flag resemblance

The U.S. Department of Defense faced online backlash on June 14 after sharing a Flag Day greeting on social media that featured imagery resembling two Russian flags.

15 June 2025, 03:45 PM

U.S. greets Russia on holiday for first time since full-scale invasion

The U.S. State Department extended greetings to Russia on its national holiday for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, signaling a sharp policy shift toward Moscow, Bloomberg reported on June 12, citing a statement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

12 June 2025, 02:35 PM

Rubio ties Ukraine war to Russia Day message, praises Russians’ pursuit of ‘a brighter future’

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated citizens of Russia, the aggressor state, on Russia Day, while emphasizing Washington’s desire to build constructive relations with Moscow to help achieve peace in Ukraine.

12 June 2025, 10:45 AM

Rubio urges Ukraine and Russia to continue direct peace talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone on June 7 with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to discuss efforts aimed at ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, according to a statement from the U.S. State Department.

8 June 2025, 03:44 PM

Senator Graham urges China to help Ukraine avoid 500 percent U.S. tariffs

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham suggested that China help Ukraine avoid facing 500% U.S. tariffs, The Hill reports on June 5.

5 June 2025, 11:54 AM

Ukrainian officials to discuss new sanctions with US senators

A Ukrainian delegation will brief U.S. senators to discuss a sanctions bill targeting Russia and its major energy buyers, China and India, Senator Richard Blumenthal told Politico on June 4.

4 June 2025, 01:19 PM

Rubio pushes Lavrov for peace, hails POW swap

Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tammy Bruce reported on May 28.

29 May 2025, 08:33 AM

Berlin hopeful about new US sanctions on Russia

After a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is optimistic about Washington imposing tougher sanctions on Russia to compel the Kremlin to end the war in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on May 28.

29 May 2025, 01:34 AM

U.S. to continue backing talks between Ukraine and Russia — Tammy Bruce

The United States continues to support direct talks between Russia and Ukraine, as there is no military solution to the war, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said during a briefing on May 27.

28 May 2025, 12:19 PM

US to scrutinize aid provided to Ukraine — Marco Rubio

The United States will review all aid provided to Ukraine during the full-scale war with Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a Congressional committee hearing on May 21.

22 May 2025, 03:37 PM

U.S. leaders condemn deadly attack on Israeli Embassy staff in Washington

Top U.S. officials have strongly condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staff members in Washington, D.C., on May 21.

22 May 2025, 10:38 AM

Rubio refuses to call Putin a war criminal during House hearings

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sidestepped a direct question about whether Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is a war criminal during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on May 21.

21 May 2025, 10:19 PM

US working with allies to ship more Patriot batteries to Ukraine — Rubio

Shipments of U.S. military aid to Ukraine continue; Washington is also working with its NATO allies to deliver additional Patriot air defense systems, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 20.

20 May 2025, 08:37 PM

Ceasefire tops U.S. 22-point peace plan for Ukraine

US came up with a comprehensive 22-point framework plan for peace in Ukraine, President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Keith Kellogg wrote on X on May 18.

19 May 2025, 09:06 AM

Zelenskyy and wife meet Pope Leo XIV in Vatican — video

Pope Leo XIV met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Vatican, the Vatican press office said, releasing a video of the meeting on May 18.

18 May 2025, 10:17 PM

Zelenskyy meets Vance and Rubio in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, Suspilne reported on May 18.

18 May 2025, 06:45 PM

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