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Rubio: Washington Will Not Impose a Peace Agreement on Ukraine

December 19, 2025 annahar.com
Rubio: Washington Will Not Impose a Peace Agreement on Ukraine

US Secretary of State confirms Washington will not impose a peace agreement on Ukraine and describes the situation in Venezuela as unbearable.

SUMMARY

Marco Rubio confirms that the United States will not impose a peace agreement on Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity for both parties to desire an agreement. He also described the situation in Venezuela as unbearable and in need of change.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Washington will not impose a peace agreement on Ukraine
  • Rubio denies attempts to impose an agreement on Kyiv
  • The situation in Venezuela is unbearable and must be changed

CORE SUBJECT

United States stance on the peace agreement in Ukraine and the situation in Venezuela

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Washington will not force Kyiv to accept a peace agreement with Moscow, at a time when the United States is seeking to end the Russian war in Ukraine.

Rubio told reporters, "The entire narrative that we are trying to impose something on Ukraine is ridiculous," adding, "We cannot force Ukraine to make a deal, nor can we force Russia to make a deal. Both must want to reach an agreement."

The situation in Venezuela "is unbearable"

The US Secretary of State affirmed that the current situation regarding Venezuela "is unbearable" and must be changed, while downplaying the importance of Moscow's support for Caracas amid the ongoing Russian war in Ukraine.

KEYWORDS

Marco Rubio Washington peace agreement Ukraine Venezuela Moscow Russian war

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Marco Rubio

👤 Person_Male

US Secretary of State

Washington

📍 Location_City

Capital of the United States

Ukraine

📍 Location_Country

Country in Eastern Europe

Moscow

📍 Location_City

Capital of Russia

Venezuela

📍 Location_Country

Country in South America

NOTABLE QUOTES 3

"The entire narrative that we are trying to impose something on Ukraine is ridiculous"

— Marco Rubio 2025-12-19 opposing

Context: Statement by the US Secretary of State to reporters regarding imposing a peace agreement on Ukraine

"We cannot force Ukraine to make a deal, nor can we force Russia to make a deal. Both must want to reach an agreement"

— Marco Rubio 2025-12-19 neutral

Context: Statement by the US Secretary of State on the conditions for reaching a peace agreement

"The current situation regarding Venezuela is unbearable and must be changed"

— Marco Rubio 2025-12-19 critical

Context: Statement by the US Secretary of State about the situation in Venezuela