“We are now facing a strategic stalemate. Strategic stalemates are resolved either through negotiations or through escalation by one or both sides — an escalation that ultimately extends beyond the borders of the original conflict,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, referring to the situation in Ukraine.
“We share the concern that the conflict could intensify to the point where it involves other countries and potentially escalates into a broader conflict,” Rubio said.
“We are concerned about the possibility of a sabotage operation in a neighboring country that could spiral out of control,” he added, referring to countries bordering Russia that have begun reporting violations of their airspace by Russian forces.
