U.S. Has Not Discussed Easing Russia Sanctions with EU, Rubio Says

According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the U.S. has not engaged in discussions with the European Union about relaxing sanctions against Russia. He made these comments on March 10 before meeting with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.

When questioned if Washington had participated in talks with the EU regarding the reduction of sanctions implemented following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Rubio responded, "We've not gotten to that stage."

Obviously, the Europeans have their own set of sanctions, and we can't — they'll have to make the decision about what they're willing to do, he added.

Rubio highlighted that European leaders would need to be involved in any final settlement of the conflict "because of the sanctions they've imposed.