Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Rubio outlines Sudan, Ukraine goals
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, talked to reporters about two important topics.
First, he said the U.S. wants fighting in Sudan to stop soon so that help can reach people who need it.
He mentioned that other countries are sending weapons to the groups fighting in Sudan.
Second, he talked about the war in Ukraine.
He said there has been some progress in talks to end the war, but there are still difficult issues to solve.
He also said the U.S. is working with leaders from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt on these matters.
Rubio stated the U.S. aims for a cessation of hostilities in Sudan to allow humanitarian aid.
He mentioned countries are supplying weapons to parties in Sudan, including the Rapid Support Forces.
The U.S. has engaged with leaders of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt regarding Sudan.
Progress has been made in talks to end the war in Ukraine, but challenges remain.
Rubio emphasized that the last issues in negotiations are typically the hardest.
- Who
- Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State
- What
- Outlines goals for Sudan and Ukraine
- When
- December 19
- Where
- Washington, D.C.
- Why
- To discuss U.S. foreign policy efforts
- Person
- Marco Rubio
- Role
- U.S. Secretary of State
- Event
- News conference
- Date
- December 19
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Sudan Goal
- Cessation of hostilities
- Ukraine Status
- Progress made, but challenges remain