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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Putin invited to G20 summit in Miami in December, Rubio says
The US administration has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit near Miami in December, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio described the gathering as an opportunity for Putin to engage with the US president and other world leaders.
TTASS 2026-09-23 15:52
Rubio reveals Putin will be invited to G20 Summit in Miami
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington will invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to December’s G20 Summit in Miami. Rubio made the announcement after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
TThe Kyiv Independent 2026-09-23 15:25
Rubio says Ukraine unintentionally hit ‘American-linked’ oil infrastructure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleged in a Fox News interview that Ukraine has unintentionally targeted oil infrastructure linked to the United States in recent weeks during its war with Russia.
AABC News 2026-09-22 15:44
Rubio issues stern warning: ‘This can NEVER happen’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio previews President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations General Assembly and discusses tensions with Iran and the global race in artificial intelligence.
FFox News 2026-09-22 12:49
Rubio says US will work with allies on drug trafficking as latest boat strike kills three
US secretary of state Marco Rubio said in Ecuador that the Trump administration wants joint operations with regional allies that follow local laws, while insisting the military will still destroy boats when necessary. US Southern Command said a late-Wednesday strike in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing deaths in US boat strikes to at least 230 across 69 operations.
TThe Guardian 2026-09-10 01:02
‘Not nearly enough’ is being done to tackle Mexican cartels, Rubio says
Marco Rubio says efforts to tackle Mexican cartels are “not nearly enough.” He says the hope and intention is to work in partnership with Mexico, calling that the ideal approach.
TTRT World 2026-09-09 23:36
Rubio says he will seek $45 million in security funding for Ecuador
During a Wednesday visit to Ecuador, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would seek an additional $45 million in security funding and more equipment for the Latin American country to help combat drug trafficking.
RReuters 2026-09-09 20:05
US Rubio pledges to ‘restore’ ties with Colombia’s new, Trump-friendly leader
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged Tuesday to “restore” ties with Bogota after four years of leftist rule. His tour of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru aims to bolster conservative allies in Latin America, strengthen security and economic links, and push back against China’s growing influence.
FFrance 24 English 2026-09-09 10:05
Rubio hails Colombia’s new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella
On the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota and hailed Colombian President Abelardo De la Espriella’s election as evidence of growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.
FFrance 24 2026-09-09 06:27
Marco Rubio says US seeks stronger economic and security ties in Latin America
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador and Peru to deepen cooperation with right-wing allies. He says the Trump administration hopes to secure trade deals with all three soon while expanding US military involvement to combat transnational crime and counter China’s growing influence in the region.
AAl Jazeera 2026-09-09 00:14

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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