Rubio explained that the matter is currently being reviewed by government agencies, which is being delayed for various reasons. However, he assured that information on this subject should appear soon. “It's just going through the interagency process and there were a few stops along the way that unfortunately held it up a little bit, but (…) I think we'll have some news on that pretty soon,” he said.
Rubio on Ukraine's difficult winter
— They [Ukraińcy] they had a truly brutal winter last year and there are signs that this year could be just as brutal, especially given their inability to produce energy — Rubio said about the situation in Ukraine.
The Kremlin faces strategic failure
According to the Secretary of State, Russia's attack on Ukraine turned out to be a “strategic disaster” for the Kremlin authorities. Rubio added that Moscow “certainly will not achieve the goals it set for itself on day oneand perhaps even militarily will never be able to achieve the goals they are currently demanding in the negotiations.”
Record mortality among Russians
— The Russians lose 5,000. — not wounded, dead. According to the Ministry of War, this is one of the first conflicts in history in which the death rate is higher than the wounded rate on the Russian side. For the first time in history, there are more dead than injured. Ukrainians not only fight bravely, but fight effectively, he said.
– This reminds us why it is important to end this war if possible, because the risk of escalation is real – more real than two years ago – he said.
Graham is targeting China and India
— I support the availability of these tools to the president, especially if we are trying to reach a negotiated agreement. The more means of pressure we have at our disposal, the better, he said.
Graham pointed out that the main addressees of the planned regulations are to be China and India, which are the largest sales markets for oil from Russia and Iran subject to sanctions.
“I say to our friends in China: If you stopped this, we would end both of these wars,” the senator said.
