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Trump Nominee Rubio Calls for Bold Diplomacy and Ceasefire to End Russia-Ukraine War

Jan 15, 2025, 04:00 PM

Marco Rubio, nominated by President Donald Trump as Secretary of State, has stated that it should be the official policy of the United States to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Rubio emphasized the need for 'bold diplomacy' to achieve this, suggesting that the process could begin with a ceasefire. He acknowledged that reaching a peace settlement would be challenging and would require both Russia and Ukraine to make concessions. Rubio also highlighted the dire situation in Ukraine, noting that the country is 'running out of Ukrainians' rather than financial resources. Rubio called for increased NATO defense contributions and stressed the importance of setting and achieving objectives in the peace process.