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U.S. Sends Russia Day Message and Pushes for Lasting Ukraine Peace

On Russia’s sovereignty anniversary the State Department backed Russian aspirations for a brighter future through renewed dialogue on the Ukraine conflict.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the American Compass's The New World Gala in Washington, Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gestures as he testifies at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump's State Department budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 20, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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Overview

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio formally congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day and pledged continued U.S. support for their aspirations.
  • The State Department reaffirmed America’s desire for constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to achieve a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine.
  • U.S. officials expressed hope that a settlement in Ukraine would pave the way for more mutually beneficial relations between Washington and Moscow.
  • Moscow’s new ambassador to the United States, Alexander Darchiev, pledged to work toward fully restoring diplomatic ties after presenting his credentials to President Trump.
  • Bilateral relations have shown noticeable improvement since President Trump took office, with ongoing discussions focused on a possible resolution to the Ukraine war.