Rubio Repeatedly Dodges On Putin Being War Criminal

May 21, 2025 Russia, Trump Administration

SEN. BILL KEATING: The person we’re negotiating with, Vladimir Putin, is he a war criminal?

MARCO RUBIO: Well, I think you can look at instances that have happened there and certainly characterize them as war crimes, but our intent is to end the war.

KEATING: Is he a war criminal?

RUBIO: We can’t end the war without talking to Mr. Putin.

KEATING: No, this is pretty simple. Is he a war criminal? This man we’re negotiating with, Vladimir Putin. Is he a war criminal? That’s not–

RUBIO: I’m trying to answer your question by telling you that we’re trying to end the war here. 

KEATING: You are equivocating, Sir. Just answer the question!

RUBIO: I’m answering your question, and the answer is that war crimes have been committed, no doubt. And who is responsible for that? There will be a time and place for that accountability. But right now, the job is to end the war.

KEATING: –it sure sounds like it to me. Then I’ll give you a second chance. Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal?

RUBIO: I already told you, war crimes have been committed.

KEATING: No, you didn’t tell me if he’s a war criminal!

RUBIO: [to the chair] Mr. Chairman, am I allowed to answer questions?

KEATING: I’m reclaiming my time, sir. Listen, I’m using your own words so you don’t have to answer! Do you know what you said to then-nominee Secretary of State Tillerson? You said you were very discouraged in his inability to accept that Putin was indeed a war criminal. Your words. We don’t need any more. You’re inconsistent.



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