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The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, emphasized this Sunday the leadership of President Donald Trump by referring to him as a "man of peace," and highlighting his focus on avoiding conflicts and seeking a lasting solution in Ukraine.
Rubio stated on the social media platform X: "We should be very proud to have a president whose main objective is not to enter wars, but to prevent them and to extricate ourselves from them. He aims to achieve lasting and sustainable peace in Ukraine."
"As Secretary of State, my goal is to support peace through strength," Rubio added while posting an interview granted to CNN.
His statements come at a time when Trump has been criticized for his aggressive rhetoric in various areas. However, Rubio downplays the terms used by the president, focusing instead on his strategy for global stability.
He thanked Trump after tense meeting with Zelensky
Marco Rubio also expressed his gratitude to Donald Trump following the heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place on Friday at the White House.
That meeting unfolded amidst accusations, shouting, and exchanges of blame between Zelensky and Trump; and despite the failure of negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine, Rubio defended Washington's stance.
The meeting between Trump and Zelenski failed to reach a concrete agreement for ending the war in Ukraine. The United States' stance of conditioning financial aid created tensions with the Ukrainian government, which has insisted on the need for ongoing military support.
Frequently asked questions about Marco Rubio's statements and the meeting between Trump and Zelensky
Why does Marco Rubio call Trump a "man of peace"?
Marco Rubio refers to Donald Trump as a "man of peace" due to his approach of avoiding conflicts and seeking a lasting solution in Ukraine. Rubio emphasized that Trump's main objective is to prevent wars and to exit them, not to engage in military conflicts.
What happened in the meeting between Trump and Zelenski?
The meeting between Trump and Zelenski at the White House was tense and ended without an agreement to end the war in Ukraine. The encounter was marked by accusations, shouting, and an altercation between both leaders. The United States' stance of conditioning financial aid generated tensions with Ukraine.
What is the United States' stance on aid to Ukraine?
The United States has conditioned financial aid to Ukraine due to the tensions that arose during the meeting between Trump and Zelenski. The Trump administration prioritizes peace negotiations over ongoing military assistance to Ukraine. This stance has led to disagreements with the Ukrainian government, which insists on the necessity of continued military support.
How has Volodymyr Zelensky reacted to the tensions with the United States?
Despite the tensions, Zelensky has expressed gratitude to the United States for its support. The Ukrainian president insists that Ukraine needs a just and lasting peace and is working to achieve it. However, he has emphasized that a ceasefire without security guarantees is dangerous for Ukraine.
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