Marco Rubio, US President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of State, stated at a Senate confirmation hearing that the war in Ukraine must end and called for concessions from both Kyiv and Moscow.
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Rubio stated that the war in Ukraine must end and called for concessions from all sides.
Rubio stated that Ukraine lacks the manpower to push Russian troops back to the 1991 border.
Rubio stated that the problem Ukraine faces is not a lack of money but a lack of manpower.
Rubio stated that Vladimir Putin's actions are unacceptable.
Rubio stated that the US should officially adopt the policy of wanting the war to end.
Rubio's stance hints at a departure from the US 'Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine' policy.
Rubio co-sponsored legislation requiring a two-thirds Senate vote to withdraw from NATO.
It is important for everyone to be realistic: There will have to be concessions — made by the Russian Federation, but also by the Ukrainians
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