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Secretary of State Rubio Acknowledges Proxy War in Ukraine.
In a recent interview on Fox News, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio characterized the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia as a proxy war between nuclear powers. This admission acknowledges the heightened stakes and complex geopolitical landscape surrounding the three-year-long conflict.
Secretary Rubio expressed concern over the lack of a clear plan for de-escalation, stating that the war “needs to come to an end.” His remarks followed a period of suspended US military aid to Ukraine, triggered by the breakdown of a previously proposed peace agreement.
While Ukrainian President Zelensky has signaled a renewed interest in peace talks with the US, the acknowledgement of a proxy war dynamic underscores the challenges inherent in finding a resolution to this protracted and volatile situation. The implications of this admission for future US policy and international relations remain to be seen.