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
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Marco Rubio
👤 Person_MaleUS Secretary of State
Washington
📍 Location_CityCapital of the United States
Ukraine
📍 Location_CountryCountry in Eastern Europe
Moscow
📍 Location_CityCapital of Russia
Venezuela
📍 Location_CountryCountry in South America
NOTABLE QUOTES 3
"The entire narrative that we are trying to impose something on Ukraine is ridiculous"
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"
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"
Context: Statement by the US Secretary of State about the situation in Venezuela