Marco Rubio Calls for End to Russia-Ukraine War, Advocates Bold Diplomacy and Concessions

Jan 15, 2025, 04:28 PM

Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, has called for an end to the Russia-Ukraine war during his Senate confirmation hearing. Rubio emphasized that the conflict should be the official policy of the United States to end, advocating for 'bold diplomacy' to achieve a ceasefire. He stated that both Russia and Ukraine would need to make concessions to resolve the conflict, acknowledging the impracticality of Russia taking all of Ukraine or Ukraine pushing Russian forces back to their pre-invasion positions. Rubio highlighted the devastating impact of the war on Ukraine, noting the country's loss of infrastructure and population, and stressed the need for a realistic approach to peace negotiations.