US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's Ukraine policy, asserting that Russia had not gained any concessions. This statement countered Senator Jeanne Shaheen's criticism that Trump's actions emboldened Putin. Rubio indicated that sanctions might be necessary if Russia continued military operations and showed no interest in peace negotiations, while Trump expressed confidence in Putin's desire for peace.
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