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Rubio Urges Ceasefire in Sudan Amid Ongoing Conflicts

12/19/2025

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The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on December 19, 2025 that the immediate goal in Sudan is to cease hostilities to enable humanitarian aid delivery.
He added that various countries are supplying weapons to factions in Sudan, particularly the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Rubio said talks to end the war in Ukraine aim for a mutual agreement rather than imposed terms, and he acknowledged progress despite remaining challenges.

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The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on December 19, 2025 that the immediate goal in Sudan is to cease hostilities to enable humanitarian aid delivery.
He added that various countries are supplying weapons to factions in Sudan, particularly the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Rubio said talks to end the war in Ukraine aim for a mutual agreement rather than imposed terms, and he acknowledged progress despite remaining challenges.