As U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has reaffirmed his support for American diplomacy and foreign aid as a force for good globally. He has publicly called for a stand against dictatorships and support for dissidents opposing authoritarian regimes, reports 24brussels.
Upon assuming leadership of the State Department, Rubio backed President Donald Trump’s stance characterized by isolationism and cuts to foreign aid. Nevertheless, sources close to him stated that Rubio remained committed to his values, advocating for a more assertive approach towards China, Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.
Sources noted, “Regarding China, Russia, Ukraine, and Iran, we see an activated American foreign policy and a reaffirmation of America’s role in the world. This is due to high-level advice the Secretary provides daily to the President and the rest of the administration.”
Recently, on July 14, President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte agreed that the U.S. would supply arms to Ukraine through Europe, which would fund the purchases. According to reports, European nations might utilize frozen Russian assets for this purpose.
Furthermore, Trump warned the Kremlin that if Moscow does not reach a ceasefire agreement with Kyiv within 50 days, the U.S. would impose secondary tariffs of 100% against Russia’s trading partners. However, sources indicated that Russia is not intimidated by these threats.
The motivations behind Trump’s Ukraine policies—whether ego, emotions, or interests—are analyzed in an article discussing the complexities of his administration’s approach.
