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Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila
Published 23 July 2026 · india
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's had a “good and frank conversation” with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and that Washington is prepared
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's had a “good and frank conversation” with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and that Washington is prepared to take an active role in ending the war in Ukraine.
They met on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila. Ukraine and Russia have ramped up attacks in recent weeks. But indirect talks brokered by the US have stalled.
Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow, Russia. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 23, 2026 • 3:45 PM IST · Updated: July 23, 2026 • 4:10 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he's had a “good and frank conversation” with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and that Washington is prepared to take an active role in ending the war in Ukraine.
They met on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Manila.
Ukraine and Russia have ramped up attacks in recent weeks.
But indirect talks brokered by the US have stalled.
Al Jazeera’s Dmitry Medvedenko reports from Moscow, Russia.
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