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Kremlin Affirms Alignment with Rubio’s “Proxy War” Assessment.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has publicly acknowledged an alignment between Russian President Vladimir Putin’s perspective on the Ukraine conflict and recent statements made by United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Peskov confirmed that Rubio’s characterization of the conflict as a “proxy war between nuclear powers” resonates with the Kremlin’s own assessment. He reiterated Russia’s long-held position that the United States is actively involved in the conflict through its support of Ukraine.
Peskov concluded by stating, “We have said this repeatedly, and yes, we agree that it’s time to stop this conflict and this war,” underscoring Russia’s stated desire for a resolution to the ongoing hostilities. This alignment of viewpoints, despite originating from opposing sides, highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region.