12 Jun, 2025 17:57
Kremlin welcomes Rubioโs Russia Day message as โvery positive newsโ
The US secretary of stateโs message is a sign of willingness to engage in dialogue, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said
US Secretary of State Marco Rubioโs Russia Day message is โvery positive news,โ indicating a potential shift in relations between Moscow and Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.
Rubio congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, while vowing to work toward reaching a resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
โThis is very positive news,โPeskov told journalist Pavel Zarubin on Thursday, commenting on the message.
According to the spokesperson,the move โonce again shows that the current administration in Washington is completely different from the previous Biden administration.โ
He added thatโdespite many disagreements that have always existed and will always existโ between Russia and the US, the administration of Donald Trump โadvocates for dialogue and for solving the most difficult problems through dialogue.โ
โThis coincides with our approach,โ he added.
In his statement on Wednesday, Rubio emphasized Americaโs support for the Russian peopleโs aspirations for a brighter future and reaffirmed a commitment to pursuing constructive engagement with Moscow to achieve lasting peace in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
โIt is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries,โ the US top diplomat added.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga stated โit was unpleasantโ to read about some countries sending their regards to Russia on the holiday.
Russia-US relations hit their lowest point in decades under then-US President Joe Biden following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Trump has moved to restore direct dialogue with Moscow.
Earlier this week, Russiaโs new ambassador to the US, Aleksandr Darchiev, said that he met with Trump at the White House to present his credentials. He promised the US president that the embassy would โdo everything to restore Russian-American relations,โ adding that he believes the two great powers โare destined for non-confrontational peaceful coexistence.โ
https://www.rt.com/russia/619042-peskov-rubio-kremlin-message/
12 Jun, 2025 07:32 Rubio's message from this a.m.
Rubio sends congratulations on Russia Day
The US secretary of state has reiterated his hope for a lasting peace between Moscow and Kiev
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, while vowing to work toward reaching a resolution of the Ukraine conflict.
Rubio delivered the message on Wednesday, saying โthe United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on their aspirations for a brighter future.โ
The secretary of state took the opportunity to โreaffirm the United Statesโ desire for constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.โ
He added that โIt is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries.โ
It was the first such public statement by a US secretary of state since 2021, when Antony Blinken marked Russia Day by saying the US is โsteadfastly committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on the aspirations outlined in the Declaration of Russian State Sovereignty and their desire to work together with the international community and cooperate peacefully on matters of global concern.โ
Russia and the US have had strained relations for years, hitting an all-time low under then-US President Joe Biden following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. However, since taking office, President Donald Trump has moved to restore direct dialogue with Moscow.
On Tuesday, Russiaโs new ambassador to the US, Aleksandr Darchiev, reported that he met with Trump at the White House to present his credentials.
Darchiev said he promised Trump that the embassy would โdo everything to restore Russian-American relations,โ adding that he believes the two great powers โare destined for non-confrontational peaceful coexistence.โ
He went on to say that there is now a โwindow of opportunityโ to resume full intergovernmental ties and to seek โmutually respectful and equal solutionsโ to global problems.
https://www.rt.com/news/618999-rubio-congratulations-russia-national-day/
I agree, do you know how long it has been since the US, EU, Europe or anyone else in the world has said a positive statement or compliment about Russia, Putin, the people of the country, itโs at least 5 years, but has accelerated from 2021 on. They have been de humanized in the eyes of the world. If you see a Russian, hug them today, KEK