US awaits Putin ceasefire proposal after Trump phone call, Rubio says

US awaits Putin ceasefire proposal after Trump phone call, Rubio says


"He says he's going, they're going to submit a proposal that would lead to a ceasefire, that would then lead to a broader negotiation," Rubio told lawmakers during a Senate appropriations subcommittee hearing. Asked if he believed Russia was ready to cut a deal, the secretary and interim national security advisor said, "I think Putin will always cut a deal he thinks is in the best interest for the country, for Russia and for his view of the world." The European Union on Tuesday passed a set of new sanctions against Russia, and Republicans on Capitol Hill have said they are waiting for the go-ahead from the White House to pass a new sanctions package.

Author: Morgan Phillips


Published at: 2025-05-20 21:25:48

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