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Rubio warns Russia-Ukraine war could spread beyond both countries
September 23, 2026 at 08:29 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said at the UN General Assembly that the Russia-Ukraine war risks expanding into other countries.
- Rubio told reporters the conflict could spread through hybrid attacks, sabotage, or miscalculation, citing a pilot accidentally flying the wrong way.
- Rubio said Ukraine and Russia have identified the energy sector as a strategic wartime target.
- Rubio made the remarks shortly after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York.
