Rubio greets Russians on Russia Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has greeted the Russian people on Russia Day and said Washington hopes a durable peace will bring greater prosperity and pave the way for more constructive relations between the two countries.

Source: a press release by the US Department of State, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day.

The United States remains committed to advancing a peaceful solution to the Russia-Ukraine war. We remain hopeful that a durable peace will pave the way towards a more prosperous future for the Russian people and a more constructive relationship between our two countries."

Background:

• Rubio also issued a Russia Day greeting last year.
• In response, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he had found it "unpleasant" to read the congratulations extended by "certain countries" on Russia Day.
• In May, Rubio acknowledged that peace negotiations on Ukraine have stalled but said Washington is willing to continue mediating if the talks become constructive.
• Trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia have effectively stalled since the US-Israeli war against Iran began in late February. Ukraine and Russia have, however, maintained bilateral contact with the US.

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