A proxy war is a conflict where opposing sides use third parties as substitutes instead of fighting each other directly. This can involve funding, arming, or training these third parties. The conflict in Ukraine has been ongoing, with significant international involvement. - Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, stated that the United States views the Ukraine conflict as a proxy war between itself and Russia. - The Kremlin has stated that Marco Rubio's assessment aligns with Vladimir Putin's own view of the conflict. - Rubio characterized the conflict as 'stalemated' during an interview with Fox News. - The US is reportedly eager to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.