On the recordAugust 18, 2025
They’re not coming here to keep Zelensky from getting bullied. They are coming here tomorrow because we’ve been working with the Europeans … We invited them to come.
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Rubio's explanation of the purpose of European leaders' visit with Zelenskiy.
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