Marco Rubio says U.S. ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. is prepared to mediate in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine amid escalating threats from Moscow. Russia has warned of systematic attacks on Kyiv and called for foreign diplomats to evacuate the city. The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange strikes, with significant casualties reported in recent days.
- ▪Marco Rubio emphasized the U.S. readiness to facilitate an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine.
- ▪Russia has threatened new strikes on Kyiv, including targeting decision-making centers.
- ▪Recent Russian attacks resulted in multiple casualties and significant damage in Ukraine.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026) that Washington remained ready to mediate in the war between Russia and Ukraine, after Moscow threatened new strikes on Kyiv.Russia's warning, including a call for foreign diplomats to flee the Ukrainian capital, marks a fresh escalation in the more than four-year war, with Moscow vowing "systematic" attacks on Kyiv, including on "decision-making centres".Mr. Rubio's offer came after Russia battered Ukraine over the weekend — including firing its Oreshnik hypersonic missile — and following a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov."Every time you see these big strikes from one side or the other, it's a reminder of why this is a terrible war that's now gone on longer than the Second World War, and it needs to…
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