Rubio Addresses Key Global Issues in State Department Briefing

Rubio held a rare end-of-year news conference on Friday addressing Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, and Venezuela.
Critics say Rubio aims to reorganize the diplomatic corps and dismantle USAID, despite administration claims of ongoing relief.
Rubio and envoys meet Kirill Dmitriev in Miami to review U.S. plans shifting between Ukraine support and territorial concessions.
Rubio defends U.S. narco-terrorist operations, stating legal advisers support them, while Maduro claims the goal is regime change.
Regional diplomacy faces challenges from China tensions, stalled ceasefires, and a controversial Taiwan arms sale.

Diplomacy | Terrorism | Foreign Policy

Steve Witkoff | Jared Kushner | Marco Rubio | Nicolas Maduro | Kirill Dmitriev

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