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Russia's Lavrov: I am ready to meet Rubio
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 9, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on November 9, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov is ready to meet US Secretary Rubio, emphasizing the importance of considering Russia's interests for Ukraine peace.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he was ready to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio but that Russia's interests would have to be taken into account for there to be peace in Ukraine.
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed speculation that Lavrov had fallen out of favour with Vladimir Putin after efforts to organise a summit between the Russian president and Donald Trump were put on ice last month.
Reuters and other media reported that Washington called off the new summit after Lavrov's ministry sent a message indicating Moscow was not prepared to yield on its demands over Ukraine. Britain's Financial Times cited a source as suggesting that Lavrov's conversation with Rubio had put Washington off.
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio and I understand the need for regular communication," Lavrov told state news agency RIA.
"It is important for discussing the Ukrainian issue and promoting the bilateral agenda. That is why we communicate by telephone and are ready to hold face-to-face meetings when necessary," Lavrov said.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
The main topic is the potential meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and US Secretary Rubio amid diplomatic tensions.
The meeting is significant as it highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts and the need for dialogue between Russia and the US regarding Ukraine.
The implications for Ukraine include potential progress towards peace if Russia's interests are considered in diplomatic talks.
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