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Secretary of State says Russia-Ukraine war has no military solution
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senators the conflict lacks a military resolution and warned that expanded long-range strikes raise escalation risks. He spoke during a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Wednesday that the Russia-Ukraine war has no military solution. He said Ukraine’s improved ability to strike deep into Russia has changed the conflict and increased escalation risks compared with two years ago. Rubio noted that both sides now possess long-range strike capabilities.
Recent strikes and battlefield developments An attack involving drones and missiles struck Ukraine on Tuesday, killing nearly two dozen people and injuring more than 100 others. Rubio said Ukrainian forces have recorded battlefield gains in the past month.
He cited the Department of War in stating that Russian forces have suffered more deaths than casualties, describing the invasion as a strategic setback for Russia.
Outlook for negotiations Rubio said the demands each side has set to end the fighting remain far apart. He added that U.S. officials face a difficult role in talks because they supply weapons to Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia.
