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US Not a Neutral Mediator in Russia-Ukraine War, Says Rubio
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US Not a Neutral Mediator in Russia-Ukraine War, Says Rubio

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States does not consider itself a neutral mediator in Russia's war against Ukraine, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • Washington maintains a clear political stance and believes the conflict has no military solution, advocating for diplomatic means.
  • The U.S. continues to supply arms to Ukraine and maintain sanctions against Russia, demonstrating its non-neutral position.

The United States does not view itself as a neutral mediator in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, stated U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as reported by RBC-Ukraine.

The United States does not consider itself a neutral mediator in Russia's war against Ukraine.

— Marco RubioStating the U.S. position on the conflict.

Rubio emphasized that Washington operates with a clear political position and does not see a military resolution to the war. He asserted that the conflict can only be resolved through diplomatic channels, but acknowledged that a lack of compromise from involved parties hinders such efforts.

He further clarified that the U.S. supports all initiatives aimed at achieving peace, believing that the "destructive war in Ukraine has no military solution." The U.S. is not a neutral participant in this process, as evidenced by its continued supply of weaponry to Ukraine and the maintenance of sanctions against Russia.

Washington operates with a clear political position.

— Marco RubioDescribing the U.S. approach to the war.

Rubio pointed out that the U.S. does not provide arms to Russia nor impose sanctions on Ukraine, with all restrictive measures directed solely at Moscow. This clearly indicates that the U.S. "has clearly chosen a side." Support for Ukraine continues through international systems and programs like PURL, which remain a part of U.S. policy regardless of other global events.

The U.S. does not see a military solution to this conflict.

— Marco RubioExpressing the belief that diplomacy is the only path to resolution.

This stance comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed openness to various diplomatic formats for ending the war, including direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Zelenskyy has also noted that recent U.S. attention has shifted to other international conflicts and crises, potentially impacting diplomatic efforts concerning Ukraine.

The United States is not a neutral participant in this process.

— Marco RubioHighlighting the U.S.'s active support for Ukraine.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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