Rubio Pushes Diplomacy Amid Ukraine, Asia Tensions | Fargo News

Rubio says U.S. ready to help end Ukraine war but warns no quick fix—diplomacy needs fresh ideas and persistence. In Manila, he met Russia’s Lavrov, who rejected more arms for Ukraine and blamed Europe for seeking Russia’s defeat, while Rubio pushed for new proposals and affirmed U.S. military aid. Zelenskyy urges renewed talks, though U.S. mediation is complicated by Iran tensions—Trump doubts Tehran’s readiness for a credible deal. Meanwhile, China’s submarine missile test in ASEAN waters alarmed Australia as provocative and destabilizing, and Rubio condemned recent China-Philippines clashes in South China Sea as escalatory, while China defended its actions as routine exercises with proper notice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70a47814d1b87439