**Marco Rubio Confirmed as Trump’s Secretary of State Pick**
US President-elect Donald Trump has officially named Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for secretary of state. This is the top job in US diplomacy.
Rubio thanked Trump on social media, saying he was honored to be chosen for this important role. He will replace Antony Blinken and take on a key position in any peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
**Rubio’s Past Comments Raise Questions**
Before being named secretary of state, Rubio had said that Russia’s war against Ukraine was at a “stalemate”. This means it is not moving forward or backward. He also said this situation needed to be brought to an end. Trump has made similar comments, saying he could stop the war in 24 hours if elected president.
Rubio has praised Ukrainians as being brave and strong. However, he noted that there is still a lot of work to do to resolve the conflict.
**Changes Ahead?**
It seems Rubio may change his stance on Ukraine now that he’s been named secretary of state. This could mean taking a more nuanced position that aligns with Trump’s views. This was suggested by earlier reports from the Kyiv Independent, an independent news source based in Ukraine.
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