Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices	United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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Hegseth and Rubio: We followed Trump’s orders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has avoided impeachment for now, while a new talking point has emerged. The podcast also says the losing party is doubling down on hardline leaders, while the winning party may be reinforcing its commitment to change.
CCNN 2026-11-11 04:44
Rubio says major combat operations against Iran are unnecessary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said further major combat operations against Iran were unnecessary, citing the effectiveness of economic sanctions and pressure. He spoke after a meeting of G7 nations in Paris.
AAl Jazeera 2026-11-10 19:34
Ukraine war latest: Rubio says security guarantees for Ukraine must also be acceptable to Russia
Marco Rubio said post-war security guarantees for Ukraine would need Russia’s approval and would be crucial to a negotiated settlement. A Ukrainian military intelligence source said Russia is planning attacks on food-industry facilities. A Ukrainian commander said Russian forces are striking bridges and dams to isolate Zaporizhzhia, while Russian firms are seeking data-center capacity abroad.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-11-10 18:57
Rubio: US supports including Europe in Ukraine talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes to expand the trilateral consultations on a settlement in Ukraine to include European allies directly. Europeans are not yet at the negotiating table, he said, but the US believes they should be. The Russia, US and Ukraine delegations completed the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi.
TTASS 2026-11-10 15:31
Trump wants to discuss nuclear weapons at meeting with Putin and Xi, Rubio says
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump supports meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit, if possible, to discuss the state of nuclear weapons worldwide. Trump considers proliferation very dangerous. Dmitry Peskov said Moscow, Beijing and Washington are exchanging views on a possible trilateral meeting’s agenda.
TTASS 2026-11-10 15:11
Rubio says US economic campaign means no need for major combat operations in Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was no need for major combat operations in Iran, citing the US economic campaign. He spoke after two days of meetings with G7 allies.
RReuters 2026-11-10 14:40
Rubio says no major combat operations are needed in Iran
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said major combat operations in Iran are unnecessary, backing President Donald Trump’s assertion that the US-Israeli war on Iran is effectively over. At the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris, Rubio said economic pressure on Iran is working.
AAl Jazeera English 2026-11-10 14:04
Rubio tells G7 US will keep inflicting ‘devastating’ costs on Iran
Rubio told the G7 that the United States would continue imposing “devastating” costs on Iran. His comments came a day after President Donald Trump said he planned to hold off on new military strikes against Iran.
TTRT World 2026-11-10 13:37
Security guarantees for Ukraine require Russia’s consent, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Western security guarantees for Ukraine would have to be acceptable to Russia, and no final plan has been settled. He called the upcoming Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi critical; the November 10–11 negotiations are expected to focus on security guarantees.
TTASS 2026-11-09 20:57
Rubio sees little hope for diplomatic breakthrough in Mideast deadlock, calls Iran’s demands ‘outrageous’
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that negotiations with Iran remain unproductive and said he sees little prospect of a diplomatic breakthrough to the Middle East deadlock amid what he called Iran’s “outrageous” demands.
CCNBC 2026-11-09 11:09

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WorldRubio says delays in US air defense shipments to Ukraine are not deliberate

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that a shipment of missile interceptors to Ukraine may have been delayed, but denied any deliberate political decision to harm the country. He said the US also has its own needs and reported a 45-minute call with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss tensions in bilateral relations.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 15:53

Rubio says delays in US air defense shipments to Ukraine are not deliberate

PoliticsRubio calls potential US-Russia-China summit “very positive” for the world

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the prospect of a summit involving the United States, Russia and China as “very positive” for the world.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 14:16

Rubio calls potential US-Russia-China summit “very positive” for the world

PoliticsLIVE: Rubio speaks at Freedom 250 reception in India

Marco Rubio, who serves as US secretary of state, spoke at a Freedom 250 reception in Mumbai.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 13:54

LIVE: Rubio speaks at Freedom 250 reception in India

PoliticsRubio sets the record straight on Zelenskyy's intelligence-sharing claim

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins “America's Newsroom” to discuss global security, sanctions on Russian oil and intelligence-sharing with Ukraine.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 13:15

Rubio sets the record straight on Zelenskyy's intelligence-sharing claim

WorldRubio says US-India trade deal is close to completion

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai on Oct. 20 for his second trip to India this year and is scheduled to visit Jamnagar, with trade and energy expected to top his agenda. A trade deal has stalled since the two countries reached a framework in February to reduce US levies on Indian goods.

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CCNAOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 13:00

Rubio says US-India trade deal is close to completion

WorldWhy Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in India and is due to visit Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery in Gujarat. The company is central to Washington’s efforts to punish buyers of Russian energy and contain oil prices amid the war on Iran, while also drawing attention over US diesel costs and strained US-India ties.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 12:37

Why Rubio is visiting Reliance’s oil refinery in India, the world’s largest

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Secretary Rubio attends Freedom 250 reception in Mumbai

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre for a Freedom 250 reception described as historic.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-20 12:20

WATCH LIVE: Secretary Rubio attends Freedom 250 reception in Mumbai

WorldRubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India seek to finalize trade deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks in Mumbai with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The United States and India are seeking to finalize a trade deal.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 12:18

Rubio and Jaishankar hold talks in Mumbai as US and India seek to finalize trade deal

EconomyUzbekistan’s $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit

Uzbekistan’s $12 billion business package is advancing during Rubio’s visit, covering railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US companies involved. Mirziyoyev outlined investor-attraction measures, while executives said commercial activity is growing.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 10:17

Uzbekistan’s $12bn business drive gathers pace during Rubio visit

EconomyUzbekistan’s $12bn business drive accelerates during Rubio visit

The package spans railways, critical minerals, finance and technology, with major US companies involved. President Mirziyoyev set out steps to attract investors, while business executives said commercial activity is growing.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-20 10:17

Uzbekistan’s $12bn business drive accelerates during Rubio visit