Rubio explained the reluctance of the United States to impose anti-Russian sanctions

Washington does not want to impose new anti-Russian sanctions, as this would mean the impossibility of resolving the Ukrainian conflict peacefully. This was announced on August 17 by the American Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

"It would probably make people feel good for a couple of hours. But what you're really saying is that the negotiations are over," he said in an interview with NBC News.

In addition, Rubio added that the only way to resolve the conflict is through a peace agreement. He also clarified that it is necessary to "be able to conduct a dialogue with Moscow." According to the Secretary of State, with the introduction of anti-Russian sanctions, the opportunity to negotiate with Russia will disappear for more than a year.

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White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said on August 14 that US President Donald Trump does not want to impose new sanctions against Russia in light of the conflict in Ukraine, and his policy priority is diplomacy.

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