Rubio Defends Postponement of Russian Sanctions Amid Ongoing Negotiations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the US President's decision to postpone sanctions on Russia during an event in Uzbekistan, saying that "President Trump wants to see if the ongoing negotiations with Russia and Ukraine produce any positive results. The purpose of this initiative is to explore the possibility of averting another devastating year of war and conflict. The United States wants to find a way through dialogue that ends the ongoing war between the two countries." According to Rubio, the US country wants the opportunity to have fair competition for its businesses and companies in every part of the world. He also revealed the reason behind the suspension of the 60-day sanctions. In a statement on Monday in the desert square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rubio said that "The United States and its companies are able to compete with their products and services around the world. They need this opportunity to be fair."