At a US Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced potential new sanctions against Russia if Ukraine peace talks do not progress.
Sanctions as a Pressure Tool
Marco Rubio stated that the US is ready to introduce new sanctions against Russia if peace negotiations about Ukraine are unsuccessful. He discussed a bill that proposes a 500% tariff on goods from countries buying Russian oil and gas.
US-Russia Relations
During the hearing, Rubio criticized President Trump’s actions, highlighting that the US has significant leverage over Russia. He emphasized that Putin has not received any concessions from the US and that American support for Ukraine continues.
Prospects for Peace Settlement
Rubio noted that the war can only end through negotiated peace. However, many allies expressed concern that negotiations are yielding no positive results and suggested putting more pressure on Russia to cease aggression.
Marco Rubio's statements underscore the tension in US-Russia relations and the need for achieving peace in Ukraine through dialogue.
