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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 Marco Rubio to Hold Crucial Talks with Russia's Lavrov in New York

By Kanishka Singh

Key Developments in US-Russia-Ukraine Diplomacy

Upcoming Meeting Between Rubio and Lavrov

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.

Recent Diplomatic Engagements at the United Nations

Zelenskiy and Trump Discuss Ukraine Conflict

• Ukrainian ​leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the United Nations' headquarters in New York.

• Zelenskiy said he discussed with Trump efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine, including a potential bilateral ceasefire on energy-related targets.

Ceasefire Attempts and Renewed Hostilities

• Last week, Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed not to strike energy targets, but any semblance of a truce disappeared when Russia hit petrol stations in Kyiv the following day and Ukraine bombed a Russian oil refinery.

• Lavrov said last week Russia will not stop fighting in Ukraine while any potential talks take place.

Lavrov's Upcoming Address to the UN

• Lavrov will address the UN General Assembly on Saturday.

Ongoing War and Its Impact

Statements from US and Russian Leaders

• Trump said he ​would end the war ⁠when he took office early last year, but the goal remains elusive 20 months into his presidency. ​Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in ​early 2022.

Recent Attacks and Military Actions

Casualties and Strikes in Ukraine

• Russian strikes killed eight people in Ukraine's industrial heartland and other frontline areas, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday as Zelenskiy was meeting Trump.

Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Infrastructure

• The Ukrainian military said on Tuesday it hit a Russian oil refinery in the city of Ufa, more than 1,300 km (800 miles) from the border with Ukraine. It also said it had struck the Kuibyshev oil refinery in the Samara region on the Volga river.

• The Samara regional governor said Ukrainian drones hit civilian targets in the region, killing one person and injuring four.

• Both sides deny targeting civilians.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

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

Key Takeaways

  • Rubio–Lavrov meeting underscores continued high‑level US–Russia engagement on Ukraine, despite limited tangible progress to date. (globalsecurity.org)
  • Rubio reiterated US readiness to contribute new ideas toward ending what he termed the “senseless war,” acknowledging no quick deal is on the horizon. (apnews.com)
  • Previous meetings—including in Manila—lasted around 30–40 minutes and have largely served to maintain diplomatic channels rather than produce breakthroughs. (thediplomaticaffairs.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Rubio meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York City on Wednesday morning.
What topics will be discussed at the Rubio-Lavrov meeting?
The discussions will likely focus on the Ukraine war, efforts to end the conflict, and energy-related ceasefire proposals.
What recent developments have occurred in the Ukraine-Russia conflict?
Recently, Russia struck petrol stations in Kyiv and Ukraine bombed Russian oil refineries, despite talk of a ceasefire on energy targets.
Who else met at the United Nations in relation to the Ukraine war?
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US President Donald Trump at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
What did Lavrov say about Russia's involvement in the Ukraine war?
Lavrov stated that Russia will not stop fighting in Ukraine while any potential talks take place.

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