Rubio congratulates on Russia Day

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people on Russia National Day, a statement published on the US State Department website said.

"On behalf of the American people, I want to congratulate the Russian people on Russia Day.

The United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on their aspirations for a brighter future. We also take this opportunity to reaffirm the United States’ desire for constructive engagement with the Russian Federation to bring about a durable peace between Russia and Ukraine. It is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries", Rubio said.