US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls for peace in Ukraine and improved US-Russia relations on Russia Day.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio marked Russia Day by congratulating Russians and calling for peace in Ukraine. Rubio emphasized the US's commitment to supporting Russians' aspirations for a better future and the desire for constructive dialogue to achieve lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine. This comes as tensions persist, with Russia's losses in Ukraine highlighted, and amid improved US-Russian relations under President Trump.