# US fears Ukraine conflict could ‘metastasize’ beyond the country — Rubio

https://mins.news/en/item/71072

- TASS, 2026-09-23 17:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2191853

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington fears the war between Russia and Ukraine could “metastasize” and spread to other places. He said the concern is raised in multiple meetings across multiple countries, while US officials closely monitor reports and bring them to the appropriate people.

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