U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to the Russian people on the occasion of Russia Day, marked annually on June 12. In an official statement published by the State Department, Rubio emphasized that the United States supports the Russian people in their pursuit of a more promising future and reiterated Washington's willingness to engage constructively with the Russian Federation. In his message, Rubio said the U.S. remains committed to standing by Russian citizens as