On June 12, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement extending congratulations to the Russian people on Russia Day. He expressed support for the aspirations of the Russian people toward a brighter future.
Rubio also emphasized the United States' commitment to engaging constructively with the Russian Federation. "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," he stated.
The hope is that such peace will lead to more mutually beneficial relations between the two nations.