US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Meet in Manila
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila to discuss the Ukraine war, tensions with Iran, and potential cooperation amid strained US-Russia relations.
Key Points
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Summit.
- Discussions focused on the Ukraine war, growing conflict with Iran, and possibilities for US-Russia cooperation.
- Neither leader responded to journalists' questions regarding Russia's support to Iran or plans to stop the Ukraine invasion.
- Rubio emphasized the US desire to end the Ukraine war and suggested new opportunities for peace talks may have arisen.
