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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Rubio says US envoy will present Ukraine security proposals to Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a US envoy will present Russia with proposals on Ukraine's security.
TTRT World 2026-10-21 07:06
Rubio 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.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-10-20 15:53
Rubio 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.
TTRT World 2026-10-20 14:16
Rubio 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.
CCNA 2026-10-20 13:00
Zelensky, Rubio discuss critical military systems amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he discussed strained U.S.-Ukraine relations with Secretary of State Marco Rubio by phone on Oct. 20, including ballistic missile interceptors, warning of Russian missile attacks, and Starlink and Starshield. Kyiv accuses Washington of using military aid and technology access to pressure Ukraine to stop strikes on Russian oil refineries.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-10-20 07:18
Rubio says US wants to end Russia-Ukraine war; Philippines protests Chinese ambassador’s remarks
Rubio said Trump is willing to explore every possible way to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The Philippines summoned Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan over remarks suggesting Beijing could easily defeat Manila by force, calling them “provocative and unacceptable.” The broadcast also reported plans for two federal women’s health departments and a Houthi attack on a government camp in southern Yemen that killed at least 53 soldiers and injured more than 200 recruits.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-19 22:54
US is coming to Central Asia with deals to stay, Rubio tells Euronews
Answering Euronews' questions in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rubio outlined plans for new commercial agreements and cooperation on critical minerals, saying the US is coming to Central Asia to stay.
Eeuronews 2026-10-19 10:33
Trump lifts sanctions on Russian diesel for US benefit, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Donald Trump ordered sanctions on Russian diesel removed because the move benefits Washington. Rubio cited rising global demand and said the 30-day moratorium would allow more Russian diesel deliveries to enter the global market.
TTASS 2026-10-19 09:02
Rubio says software problem caused recent air defense issues in Ukraine
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attributed recent problems reported in Ukraine’s air defense systems to a software issue. He denied that Washington had paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine and questioned why Zelensky had made that claim to the press.
TTASS 2026-10-19 08:38
US is coming to Central Asia with deals to stay, Rubio tells Euronews
Speaking to Euronews in Uzbekistan’s historic city of Samarkand, Rubio outlined plans for new commercial agreements and cooperation on critical minerals in Central Asia.
Eeuronews 2026-10-19 08:17

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PoliticsMarco Rubio spent over $1.2m in taxpayer money traveling to his son’s football games, report says

A Washington Post investigation says US secretary of state Marco Rubio made 23 trips to Gainesville on military aircraft, 15 of them personal, and that the flights cost more than $1.2m. Ethics watchdogs questioned the trips’ necessity. Rubio defended them, saying he would keep trying to attend events important to him and his family.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:47

Marco Rubio spent over $1.2m in taxpayer money traveling to his son’s football games, report says

PoliticsWang Yi holds positive, constructive phone talks with Rubio

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, discussing China-US ties and interactions between their leaders. Wang said the stable momentum in relations was hard-won and said China was ready to deepen cooperation, manage differences and sensitive issues, and support each other’s hosting of the 2026 APEC leaders’ meeting and the G20 summit.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 15:48

Wang Yi holds positive, constructive phone talks with Rubio

PoliticsHegseth 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.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:44

Hegseth and Rubio: We followed Trump’s orders

WorldRubio 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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 19:34

Rubio says major combat operations against Iran are unnecessary

WorldUkraine 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.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 18:57

Ukraine war latest: Rubio says security guarantees for Ukraine must also be acceptable to Russia

WorldRubio: 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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 15:31

Rubio: US supports including Europe in Ukraine talks

PoliticsTrump 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.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 15:11

Trump wants to discuss nuclear weapons at meeting with Putin and Xi, Rubio says

WorldRubio 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.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:40

Rubio says US economic campaign means no need for major combat operations in Iran

WorldRubio 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.

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AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 14:04

Rubio says no major combat operations are needed in Iran

WorldRubio 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.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 13:37

Rubio tells G7 US will keep inflicting ‘devastating’ costs on Iran