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Marco Rubio

U.S. Secretary of State
Marco Antonio Rubio was born on May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, to Cuban immigrant parents. In 1993, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Florida, and in 1996, a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He served as a West Miami City Commissioner, then in the Florida House of Representatives, and later represented Florida in the U.S. Senate from 2011 to 2025. As of 2025, he is the 72nd Secretary of State of the United States, as well as the acting National Security Advisor.
1998
Elected West Miami City Commissioner
2000
Elected to the Florida House of Representatives
2006
Became Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
2006
Introduced the legislative plan "100 Innovative Ideas for Florida's Future," which was adopted by the Florida House of Representatives
2010
Elected to the U.S. Senate
2019
Developed and passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which became a significant turning point in U.S.-China relations
2020
Created the Paycheck Protection Program, which helped save millions of small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic
2022
Re-elected to a third term in the U.S. Senate
2025
Unanimously confirmed as the 72nd U.S. Secretary of State, becoming the first Hispanic to hold the position
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Ukrainian team in contact with American: Sybiha announced a new round of negotiations

Ukraine maintains constant contact with the United States and is preparing for a new round of negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the war with Russia. The goal is to define concrete steps to bring about a just peace.

Politics • November 27, 10:40 AM • 2912 views
New US special envoy warned Europe that Russia is accumulating missiles - NYT

US Special Envoy Daniel Driscoll stated that Russia is accumulating missiles, producing them faster than it uses them. This increases the threat to Ukraine and could spread to other European countries.

Politics • November 27, 07:27 AM • 19504 views
US allies are concerned about demands for Ukraine to conclude an agreement before receiving security guarantees: the State Department's reaction was swift

US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated that security guarantees for Ukraine must be part of any peace agreement.

Politics • November 27, 07:15 AM • 3251 views
First a peace agreement: Rubio set a condition for providing security guarantees to Ukraine - Politico

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed European allies that Washington requires a peace agreement to be reached before providing security guarantees to Ukraine. This condition has been key in US proposals to Kyiv over the past week.

Politics • November 27, 01:49 AM • 41882 views
Rutte: Russia has no veto right on Ukraine's NATO membership

NATO chief Mark Rutte stated that Russia has no veto right on Ukraine's accession to the Alliance, rejecting a peace deal proposal that would block Ukraine's entry into NATO. He added that the Washington Treaty allows any country in the Euro-Atlantic region to join.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 06:47 PM • 4267 views
Witkoff's conversation with Ushakov: Donald Trump Jr. responded to critics of the US President's special envoy

Donald Trump Jr. responded to criticism of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who had a phone conversation with Putin's aide regarding "peace deal" proposals. Trump Jr. stated that Witkoff's critics want the war to continue indefinitely.

Politics • November 26, 03:11 PM • 9979 views
The Kremlin stated that it had not discussed Trump's peace plan with the Americans

Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, stated that the Kremlin had not discussed the US peace plan, having received several unofficial options. He added that representatives of the Russian and Ukrainian special services periodically meet in the UAE to discuss sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges.

Politics • November 26, 09:55 AM • 3153 views
"Coalition of the Willing": US-backed working group to address "final security guarantees" in case of peace agreement - Politico

European leaders, including France and Great Britain, are discussing the creation of multinational military forces to support Ukraine after a peace agreement with Russia. A working group has been established to clarify the details of military assistance, which may include troop deployment and air support.

Politics • November 26, 07:49 AM • 3299 views
Trump confirmed the visit of US special envoy Witkoff to Moscow for a meeting with Putin

Russia and the United States have tentatively agreed on a visit by US President's special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week. US President Donald Trump confirmed Witkoff's visit to Moscow, where he will meet with President Putin.

Politics • November 26, 07:29 AM • 3098 views
US Army Secretary makes pessimistic forecast on situation in Ukraine: Vance and Rubio's reaction was swift

US Army Secretary Dan Driskell stated that Ukrainian forces are in a difficult position and will soon be defeated. He also added that the Russians are escalating their attacks and can fight indefinitely. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Vice President J.D. Vance reacted to this.

War in Ukraine • November 26, 06:56 AM • 26137 views
Trump hinted at reducing the US peace plan from 28 to 22 points

US President Donald Trump announced the reduction of the initial 28-point peace plan to 22 points.

Politics • November 26, 06:07 AM • 16155 views
The Kremlin and the White House reacted to Witkoff's published "educational" conversation with Putin's aide

The Kremlin and the White House commented on Bloomberg's publication of the transcript of the conversation between US envoy Witkoff and Putin's aide Ushakov. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the publication a fake, and Donald Trump said he saw nothing unusual in the conversation.

Politics • November 26, 05:44 AM • 3792 views
"We are seeing significant and encouraging progress" - Ursula von der Leyen spoke about the negotiations of the Coalition of the Willing

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen reported significant progress in the negotiations of the Coalition of the Willing on sustainable peace in Ukraine. She emphasized the importance of transatlantic cooperation and continued support for Ukraine, including the use of frozen Russian assets.

Politics • November 25, 07:45 PM • 4434 views
Ukraine will not abandon its course towards NATO - Yermak

Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak stated that Ukraine will not abandon its constitutional obligation to move towards NATO. This comes against the backdrop of a US peace plan that envisioned Ukraine abandoning its membership in the Alliance.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 06:53 PM • 4100 views
Macron warns against limiting the Ukrainian army

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that the Ukrainian army cannot be limited, amid various peace proposals to cap the size of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. EU countries hope to reach a final decision on financing Ukraine's defense, including frozen Russian assets.

Politics • November 25, 06:17 PM • 4538 views
Kyiv is ready to move forward with a peace agreement: Zelenskyy says he is ready to discuss sensitive issues with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Kyiv's readiness to move forward with a US-backed peace agreement. He is ready to discuss delicate issues with Donald Trump in negotiations that should include European allies.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 05:39 PM • 3734 views
Zelenskyy, Rubio, and Rutte joined a virtual meeting of the coalition of the willing

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio participated in a virtual meeting of the "coalition of the willing," which was also joined by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. This meeting took place against the backdrop of negotiations on a peace plan between Ukraine and Russia, initiated by Donald Trump.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 05:24 PM • 3543 views
There is optimism about the next step in US-Russia talks - Sky News

Talks between the US and Russia on a peace plan are ongoing, with optimism about further steps. The US delegation, led by Dan Driscoll, is negotiating with the Russians.

Politics • November 25, 05:17 PM • 4245 views
Axios learned details about the peace plan agreements: it concerns strengthening security guarantees and taking the NATO issue out of the framework

Following negotiations in Geneva, the US agreed to strengthen the draft security guarantees. The most sensitive territorial issue will be discussed by Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy face-to-face.

Politics • November 25, 02:59 PM • 35201 views
Heads of intelligence of Ukraine and Russia planned a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Driscoll's arrival was a surprise - media

The heads of Ukrainian and Russian military intelligence were supposed to meet in Abu Dhabi on another topic, but the arrival of US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll came as a surprise. This changed the initial plan for the meeting, which was supposed to take place in the UAE.

Politics • November 25, 02:47 PM • 32845 views
US official stated that the Ukrainian delegation agreed with the United States on the terms of a potential peace agreement - reports

Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal with the US, although some details still need to be clarified. The Ukrainian delegation contacted US Army Secretary Driscoll, who met with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi.

Politics • November 25, 01:06 PM • 14956 views
Bloomberg: Driscoll's team says talks with Russians in UAE are going well, Budanov also in Abu Dhabi

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll held successful talks with Russian officials in the UAE. Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov is also in Abu Dhabi for meetings.

Politics • November 25, 12:32 PM • 11033 views
Ukraine's security can only be determined with Ukraine's involvement: Zelenskyy on conversation with Finnish President

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President of Finland Alexander Stubb coordinated their positions on peace efforts. They share a common vision that the security of Ukraine and Europe can only be determined with their participation.

War in Ukraine • November 25, 12:16 PM • 3208 views
The coming days will be crucial for achieving peace in Ukraine - Finnish President Stubb

Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that Ukraine's future is Ukraine's decision, and European security is Europe's decision. He emphasized that the coming days will be crucial for achieving a just and lasting peace.

Politics • November 25, 11:53 AM • 4336 views
Not only with Russians: Reuters learned about plans for US Army Secretary Driscoll's meeting with Ukrainian officials during his visit to the UAE

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, after talks with Russian officials, will also meet with Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This comes amid intensive efforts by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics • November 25, 10:48 AM • 2855 views
Macron stated that Trump's peace plan needs improvement

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that US President Donald Trump's peace plan needs refinement to be acceptable to Ukraine and Europe. He emphasized that only Ukrainians can decide on territorial concessions.

Politics • November 25, 10:22 AM • 3063 views
US Army Secretary met with Russians in UAE for the second time amid a revised peace plan, which Russian officials called a non-starter - Bloomberg

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll met with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi for the second time. This happened against the backdrop of a reduction in the US peace plan between Ukraine and Russia from 28 to 19 points, which the Russian side called a non-starter.

Politics • November 25, 10:07 AM • 3152 views
Sergiy Kyslytsya revealed the secrecy of the new peace agreement discussed in Geneva

First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Sergiy Kyslytsya reported that copies of the peace agreement were taken from all participants in the Geneva negotiations, except for the heads of delegations. This was done to prevent information leaks, while national security advisers made progress in reducing the plan to key points.

Politics • November 24, 08:15 PM • 6456 views
US Army Secretary may visit Russia for talks on Ukraine - Media

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll may travel to Russia for talks on a US peace plan. A possible visit by Zelenskyy to the US this week to reach an agreement before Thanksgiving is being discussed.

Politics • November 24, 08:01 PM • 5437 views
The 28-point peace plan, as everyone saw it, no longer exists - Advisor to the OP

Advisor to the Head of the OP, Oleksandr Bevz, announced that the 28-point peace plan in its original form no longer exists. Some points were removed, and some were changed after negotiations with the United States.

Politics • November 24, 03:09 PM • 3922 views