According to a report by CNN in the United States, the meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has been postponed, and the reason is still unclear. Many American media outlets believe that the postponement of Lavrov's meeting with Rubio could have a negative impact on the summit between Putin and Trump, as the meeting between the foreign ministers is an important part of the preparations for the second summit between the leaders of Russia and the United States. CNN even believes that the postponement of Lavrov's meeting with Rubio means that the meeting between Putin and Trump may be canceled.
Certainly, completely cutting off dialogue between Russia and the United States is not wise, but holding the Russian president's meeting later might not be bad for Russia, as the initiative on the battlefield in Ukraine is in the hands of the Russian forces. Now, the Russian forces are advancing on all fronts, capturing one settlement after another, which undoubtedly gives Russia strong capital and confidence to make demands in potential peace negotiations.
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