01/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/16/2026 11:04
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani about the ongoing U.S.-led efforts to bring a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war. They also discussed Venezuela, the importance of counternarcotics cooperation and continued support of Middle East security and stability.