Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed ongoing diplomatic efforts regarding the war in Ukraine during an interview on "Face the Nation." He mentioned the Vatican's offer to host potential meetings between Ukrainian and Russian officials, highlighting the possibility of direct talks between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin.

Rubio also addressed his recent call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, revealing that Russia would be preparing a document outlining their conditions for a ceasefire and further negotiations. He emphasized the U.S.'s limited patience for diplomatic efforts and the need for tangible progress. The potential for a direct conversation between President Donald Trump and Putin was also raised.

Beyond the Ukraine conflict, Rubio addressed several other key foreign policy issues. He discussed the U.S.'s stance on the Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA), and its alleged ties to the Nicolás Maduro government, contradicting the National Intelligence Council's assessment. He also touched upon the situation in South Africa, defending the administration's efforts to bring some white South Africans to the U.S., and the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Finally, he reiterated the U.S.'s commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.