After Russian President Vladimir Putin refused to accept a ceasefire, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned in a Fox
News appearance that “this is not our war,” sparking months of irritation in Washington, the action was taken.
He went on to say that President Trump would have to determine how much US time and resources should be allocated to the issue unless there is a breakthrough “very soon.”
The United States is strengthening its strategic and commercial relations with Ukraine while retreating from shuttle diplomacy.
Congress was notified by the Trump administration on Wednesday that it would authorize a $50 million arms transfer to Kyiv, the first military delivery since Trump took office again more than a week ago.
