US emphasizes '60 days' for Russia sanctions

In his statements to the press before his visit to Uzbekistan, Rubio evaluated current issues as well as President Trump's signing of the decree to suspend new sanctions targeting Russia.

Stating that the regulations for the suspension of sanctions include customs tariffs that can be applied to countries such as India, which import Russian energy resources, as well as Russia, Rubio stated that time is needed to evaluate the economic effects of this situation.

Rubio stated that President Trump wants to use the 60-day period to evaluate the effects of sanctions and tariffs on the global economy and the US economy.

Pointing out that the global energy supply is under pressure due to developments such as developments originating from Iran, the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, the attacks of the Houthis against Saudi Arabia and the targeting of energy infrastructure in the Russia-Ukraine War, Rubio emphasized that this situation affects global prices.

Rubio stated that India, which continues to purchase oil from Russia, is trying to diversify its energy sources, but it is not easy to change its supply sources in a short time, and said that India is an important ally and partner for the USA.

Rubio, who also defended the regulations on Russian diesel fuel, stated that the fuel in question will be offered to the global market in any case, and that the main difference is how much of this fuel the USA will buy.

- USA did not order to reduce Starlink's connection speed in Ukraine

Rubio stated that the US administration did not order the connection speed to be reduced regarding the connection problems experienced in the Starlink satellite network system of SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, in Ukraine.

Noting that Starlink is a commercial system and Starshield is a military system used by the US army, Rubio said that Ukraine requested access to Starshield in order to attack targets in Russia, but it does not currently have access to this system.

- Reaction to attacks in the West Bank

Rubio stated that the images of an American journalist being attacked in the West Bank seriously disturbed them and that they asked Israel to take precautions against such incidents.

Arguing that all the details of the incident are not yet known, Rubio emphasized that Trump does not want a new tension or crisis in the West Bank.

Referring to the assessments that Russia and Iran may increase their hybrid attacks, Rubio said that they are concerned about the war in Ukraine spreading to other parts of Europe and different parts of the world.

US President Trump signed a decree suspending new sanctions targeting Russia.