US media reported today: US Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
When US Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov at the United Nations headquarters in New York, he once again urged Russia to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine, echoing the remarks of President Trump.
The meeting between the US and Russian delegations lasted 50 minutes. After the meeting, Lavrov raised his thumb when answering reporters' questions about the progress of the meeting.
Comment: Although the meeting duration of 50 minutes was short, in the context of the stagnation of the Ukraine-Russia negotiations, this meeting itself indicates that the US and Russia are still maintaining key diplomatic communication channels. The two sides have previously had interaction foundations such as establishing a consultation mechanism and promoting the normalization of diplomatic missions. In the short term, the focus is more on avoiding a complete deterioration of relations rather than resolving differences.
Lavrov's gesture is more likely a confirmation of "the dialogue itself" - after all, the Russian side has repeatedly emphasized the importance of "listening and understanding the other party's position," rather than an agreement with the US proposal for a ceasefire. This signal is consistent with the previous tone of both sides, which is "positions have not approached but are willing to continue communication."
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