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US top diplomat Rubio to meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Wednesday

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Posted on September 23, 2026

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· Last updated: September 23, 2026

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US Secretary Rubio to Meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in New York City

Key Diplomatic Meeting Announced by State Department

Details of the Scheduled Meeting

Date and Location

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City on Wednesday morning, the State Department said late on Tuesday.

Official Sources and Reporting

(Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Christian Schmolinger)

Key Takeaways

  • The meeting marks a continuation of high-level diplomatic engagement between Washington and Moscow amid ongoing tensions and stalled progress on Ukraine peace efforts (Interfax May 26, 2026) (interfax.com).
  • A previous meeting on July 23, 2026 in Manila underscored shared interest in dialogue, with Rubio expressing readiness to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine, though no breakthrough was reported (apnews.com).
  • Moscow had earlier signaled openness to such contacts—Kremlin spokesperson Peskov said July 2026 that Lavrov‑Rubio discussions would be welcomed, highlighting a mutual interest in maintaining diplomatic channels (aa.com.tr).

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