Believes that right now, you start threatening sanctions, the Russians will stop talking, and there’s value in us being able to talk and drive them to get to the table.
Marco Rubio: “Believes that right now, you start threatening sanctions, the Russians will stop talking, and there’s value in us being…”
On the recordMay 20, 2025
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Suggests that threats of sanctions could hinder negotiations with Russia.
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