Bangladesh, May 22 -- In a stark critique of the previous administrations approach to diplomacy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused former President Joe Biden of recklessly shutting down communication channels with Russia, warning that such a breakdown between the worlds two largest nuclear powers invites catastrophic consequences. Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on May 21, Rubio emphasized that effective diplomacy, even with adversaries, is crucial to preventing global escalation and potential miscalculations that could lead to war.

Rubio, a former senator who took over the role of Secretary of State under President Donald Trumps new administration, presented a forceful case for restoring regular diploma...