U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Congratulates Russians on Russia Day, First Official Message Since 2022, Seeks Peace with Ukraine

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Published Jul 4, 2025, 05:35 AM

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, June 12, marking the first such official message from a senior American official since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In his statement issued on behalf of the American people, Rubio expressed the United States' commitment to supporting the Russian people as they pursue aspirations for a brighter future. He also reaffirmed Washington's desire for constructive engagement with Moscow aimed at achieving a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.

The message was published on the U.S. State Department's official website and emphasized a continued U.S. interest in dialogue despite ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions. The Kremlin responded positively, with spokesperson Dmitry Peskov describing the congratulatory message as very positive news that aligns with Russia's approach to dialogue. Rubio's remarks represent a notable shift in U.S. diplomatic tone toward Russia amid the protracted war in Ukraine, signaling an openness to renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.

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