US Secretary of State Marco Rubio published a message on Russia Day on June 12 and called on Russia to engage constructively with the United States for the sake of peace in Ukraine.
Points of attention
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio unexpectedly congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day and called for cooperation to achieve peace in Ukraine.
- Rubio expressed support for the Russian people's struggle for a better future and emphasized the importance of building constructive relations with the Russian Federation.
- He confirmed readiness for cooperation between the United States and Russia to ensure lasting peace in the region, fostering a brighter future for both nations.
Rubio addressed the Russian people
This is stated in a message on the website of the US State Department.
On behalf of the American people, I would like to congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day. The United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people in their quest for a brighter future. We also take this opportunity to reaffirm the United States' commitment to constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State
He also expressed hope that peace would foster more mutually beneficial relations between the United States and Russia.
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stressed the importance of continuing direct negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.
