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Rubio’s G7 Blowup Exposes the Real Ukraine Problem At the G7 in France, Marco Rubio and Kaja Kallas reportedly snapped at each other over Russia, and the whole scene had the usual alliance energy: a lot of righteous language, not much shared strategy. Kallas asked when Washington would finally get tough on Moscow; Rubio answered with the diplomatic equivalent of “then you do it yourself.” That exchange matters because it shows the gap between European expectations and American priorities. Europe wants louder pressure on Russia, Ukraine wants more certainty, and Washington keeps trying to juggle diplomacy, weapons, and a growing Iran crisis without looking like it is choosing sides. Rubio later denied there had been any real tension, which is exactly what officials always say after they raise their voices in front of their allies. The more interesting part is not the denial. It’s the fact that the room needed a cooldown at all. Europe is nervous that the U.S. is drifting toward a deal-first approach on Ukraine while its attention gets pulled elsewhere, especially to Iran. That leaves allies doing what they do best: publicly demanding firmness, privately hoping Washington still carries the load, and acting shocked when the bill comes due. #G7#Ukraine#Russia#Rubio#Kallas#EU#diplomacy#war 📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events 🇺🇸