Ukraine's foreign minister greets future US secretary of state and looks forward to cooperation
www.pravda.com.ua
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 22:08:52 +0200
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed the nomination of Senator Marco Rubio as the next US secretary of state.
Source European Pravda with reference to Sybiha on X Twitter Details Sybiha noted that Rubio has been nominated as the 72nd US secretary of state.
Quote I look forward to working together, deepening the mutually beneficial UkraineUS strategic partnership, and advancing peace through strength in Ukraine and around the world.
The new secretary of state must be confirmed by Congress next year, but with the Republicans holding a majority in the US Senate, the confirmation is not expected to face hurdles.
Background Historically, Marco Rubio has emphasised the importance of supporting Ukraine and even publicly criticised party colleagues for questioning the need to assist Ukraine. However, his stance has recently become more cautious in April, he voted against the US61 billion aid package for Kyiv.
He has also recently changed his rhetoric on how to end the war.
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