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Rubio Says U.S. Will Hold Off on New Sanctions Against Russia for Now. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. will delay new sanctions on Russia, despite European pressure. European leaders, including Ukrainian President Zelensky, are urging Trump to impose more sanctions on Moscow. Rubio explained that adding more sanctions could undermine negotiations for a peace deal with Russia. He emphasized that crushing Russia with sanctions might close the window for diplomatic talks. Trump is working with Congress to ensure flexibility before implementing any new sanctions, Rubio noted. Rubio stated that once sanctions are enacted, it would signal the end of negotiations with Russia for the foreseeable future. Talks with Russia have stalled, with Moscow believing it can achieve its territorial goals through military action. The U.S. disagrees with Russia’s assessment, arguing it will be much harder for them to achieve their objectives on the battlefield. Rubio emphasized the importance of maintaining a diplomatic path, saying the U.S. will continue to seek opportunities for negotiation. While Europe pushes for tougher sanctions, the U.S. prioritizes keeping the possibility of peace talks alive.
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