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Marco Rubio: “That wasn't supposed to be this way, but that's the path he chose, and I think, frankly, sends his country backwards in…”

On the recordMarch 2, 2025
That wasn't supposed to be this way, but that's the path he chose, and I think, frankly, sends his country backwards in regards to achieving peace, which is what President Trump wants at the end of the day.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio expressed disappointment in Zelensky's actions, suggesting they hindered peace efforts.

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