US-Uranian Conflict: Rubio says “hardest hits" yet to come as US urges citizens to leave region As the crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate, Senator Marco Rubio warned that the "hardest hits" are yet to come. The Florida Republican made his comments on Tuesday after a meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. "We're at a critical moment," Rubio said during an interview with CNN. "The United States is still trying to determine its response, but I think it's clear that we're not going to be able to let this situation continue to unfold without taking some kind of action." Rubio's comments come as the US government has urged American citizens to leave the region immediately. The State Department issued a travel advisory on Monday, warning of "increased risk of violence and potential attacks" in Ukraine. The crisis began earlier this month when Russian-backed separatists attacked Ukrainian positions along the contact line in eastern Ukraine. Since then, tensions have continued to rise, with both sides exchanging fire and accusing each other of aggression. US officials have been working behind the scenes to try to resolve the situation peacefully, but so far, no agreement has been reached. The US has also deployed troops to Poland and Lithuania as part of a NATO buildup in response to the crisis. In addition to Rubio's warning, other lawmakers are also calling for action. Senator Bob Menendez, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that the US needs to take a stronger stance against Russia. "We can't just sit back and watch while Russia continues to destabilize Europe," Menendez said in a statement. "The United States must lead the international effort to de...#Russia #Ukraine #NATO #Lithuania #Poland #Rubio #Austin #US #Blinken #Menendez
