Russian foreign minister says he will ask about Trump's stance on ending the Ukraine war.
Mico Medel
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio are scheduled to meet in the Philippines on Thursday.
Lavrov said he plans to ask Rubio about recent statements by US President Donald Trump regarding a possible quick resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Rubio indicated that he will also discuss broader bilateral issues with Lavrov during the meeting.
During the meeting in Manila, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that continued weapon shipments to Ukraine remain unacceptable to Moscow. Additionally, Lavrov reiterated his country's commitment to proposals previously discussed during talks held in Alaska.
During their meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that continued weapon deliveries to Ukraine are unacceptable. Lavrov also reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement to the conflict and expressed commitment to US-floated proposals previously discussed in Alaska.
During their meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov informed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that continued weapons deliveries to Ukraine are unacceptable. While Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's readiness for a political and diplomatic settlement and a commitment to proposals discussed in Alaska, Rubio stated that the United States remains dedicated to helping end the ongoing war.
During the meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Sergey Lavrov informed Marco Rubio that continued weapon shipments to Ukraine are unacceptable while reaffirming Russia's readiness for a diplomatic settlement. Lavrov also reiterated Moscow's commitment to proposals discussed earlier in Alaska. Following the talks, Rubio stated that the United States is committed to ending the conflict, noting that 'new ideas' are now required to achieve that goal.
The meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took place at the ASEAN Summit in Manila. During the discussions, Lavrov characterized continued weapon deliveries to Ukraine as unacceptable while reaffirming Moscow's readiness for a diplomatic settlement. Rubio described the encounter as a "good conversation," emphasizing that the US is prepared to facilitate an end to the war, though he noted that "new ideas" are required and cautioned that there is no quick deal ahead.
Meeting at the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first discussion in over a year, describing the exchange as a 'good conversation.' While Rubio emphasized a US commitment to help end the Ukraine war through 'new ideas' and a constructive role, he clarified that there is no immediate deal and that previous Anchorage agreements are considered failed. Lavrov reiterated Moscow's openness to a diplomatic settlement while labeling continued Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine as unacceptable. Beyond Ukraine, the diplomats also discussed the current situation in the Persian Gulf.
