Updated 23 Jul, 2026 06:23
Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hold talks in Manila, Philippines, 23 July 2026. © Maria Zacharowa / Telegram
Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Thursday at the margins of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines.
Diplomats did not make statements or answer the questions of journalists before or after the meeting;
it was their first direct gathering since September 2025.
The parties were expected to discuss ongoing conflicts involving Russia and Ukraine and the US and Iran.
Due to the tight agenda the gathering lasted about 35 minutes.
A spokesperson for the Russian MFA Maria Zacharowa informed that the Americans were seeking the meeting.
It is widely seen as an effort by Rubio to resume peace negotiations in which, since returning to the White home at the beginning of last year, president Donald Trump has tried to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.
Although the talks initially gave hope, so far they have not brought a breakthrough and have mostly been stuck in a dead end since the United States became active in the mediate East conflict.
Moscow welcomes Trump's efforts, at the same time mostly burdening European allies Ukraine is guilty of trying to sabotage negotiations.
At the beginning of the month, Lavrow stated that the West was not seeking agreement in good faith, adding that "Good will and hope have been exhausted."
President Vladimir Putin confirmed last period that Russia is maintaining its first conditions, including Ukraine's request for designation of Russia's fresh borders and the resignation of plans to join NATO for permanent neutrality.
Translated by Google Translator
source:https://www.rt.com/news/643359-lavrov-rubio-meet-manila/
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