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Rubio is hopeful about Russia-Ukraine and Gaza peace efforts but clear about the challenges

Marco Rubio detailed U.S. efforts on Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Gaza ceasefire progress, and military pressure on Venezuela, citing 28 strikes on drug-smuggling vessels since September.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed U.S. foreign policy issues, including Russia-Ukraine and Gaza, during a news conference on December 19, 2025.
  • Rubio emphasized that a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia requires both sides to make concessions, stating it is impossible for the U.S. to impose a deal.
  • On Venezuela, Rubio defended military operations against drug trafficking and rejected the idea that the U.S. seeks regime change in the country.
  • Rubio mentioned that the elimination of USAID is aimed at applying limited financial resources to foreign aid in a way that furthers U.S. national interests.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope that an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to end the war will be concluded in the near future.

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By Kaanita Iyer, CNN - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared on Friday that the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is “intolerable,” as the United States continues to exert pressure on the country. When asked about comments from White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, who suggested that the administration’s true objective in targeting alleged drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean is to overthrow Maduro, Rubio responded, “…

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Friday, December 19, 2025.
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