The US secretary of state has reiterated his hope for a long-lasting peace between Moscow and Kiev
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Russian individuals on Russia Day, whereas vowing to work towards reaching a decision of the Ukraine battle.
Rubio delivered the message on Wednesday, saying “the USA stays dedicated to supporting the Russian individuals as they proceed to construct on their aspirations for a brighter future.”
The secretary of state took the chance to “reaffirm the USA’ want for constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to carry a few sturdy peace between Russia and Ukraine.”
He added that “It’s our hope that peace will foster extra mutually helpful relations between our nations.”
It was the primary such public assertion by a US secretary of state since 2021, when Antony Blinken marked Russia Day by saying the US is “steadfastly dedicated to supporting the Russian individuals as they proceed to construct on the aspirations outlined within the Declaration of Russian State Sovereignty and their want to work along with the worldwide group and cooperate peacefully on issues of worldwide concern.”
Russia and the US have had strained relations for years, hitting an all-time low underneath then-US President Joe Biden following the escalation of the Ukraine battle in 2022. Nonetheless, since taking workplace, President Donald Trump has moved to revive direct dialogue with Moscow.
On Tuesday, Russia’s new ambassador to the US, Aleksandr Darchiev, reported that he met with Trump on the White Home to current his credentials.
Darchiev stated he promised Trump that the embassy would “do every little thing to revive Russian-American relations,” including that he believes the 2 nice powers “are destined for non-confrontational peaceable coexistence.”
He went on to say that there’s now a “window of alternative” to renew full intergovernmental ties and to hunt “mutually respectful and equal options” to world issues.
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