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Rubio congratulated Russians on Russia Day and expressed support for the Russian people

Rubio congratulated Russians on Russia Day and expressed support for the Russian people

Фото: Reuters

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Russians on Russia Day.

This is stated on the State Department website.

In a statement, Rubio expressed hope for constructive engagement with Russia in efforts to achieve peace in its war with Ukraine.

“On behalf of the American people, I want to congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day. The United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build their aspirations for a better 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. We hope that peace will contribute to a more mutually beneficial relationship between our countries,” he wrote.

As a reminder, on Sunday, May 17, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation.

As reported, US President Donald Trump is seeking to hold a personal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as possible.

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