A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S.…
A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio took place in Manila on July 23, lasting 35 minutes, as part of the ASEAN summit activities. The talks focused on political issues, including the Ukrainian crisis, with both sides confirming the encounter was scheduled and initiated by the United States.
Consensus
- The meeting between Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio took place in Manila on July 23.
- The meeting lasted approximately 35 minutes.
- The meeting occurred during the ASEAN summit.
- Both sides confirmed that the meeting was scheduled and had been agreed upon beforehand.
- The topic of discussion included political issues, particularly the Ukrainian crisis.
Points of divergence
- The meeting began at 06:50 MSK and lasted about half an hour. — riamo
- Rubio did not speak to the press before the meeting, ignoring a question about Russia's alleged support for Iran in its conflict with the U.S. — vedomosti
- Rubio stated that he intended to discuss Ukraine-related issues and emphasized the need for dialogue between nuclear powers despite disagreements. — vm
- The meeting was the fourth bilateral encounter between Lavrov and Rubio since 2025. — vesti
- Lavrov said he would ask Rubio directly about Trump’s statements on Ukraine, expressing preference for first-hand information. — fontanka
Coverage (12 sources)
- Rubio and Lavrov Meeting in Manila to Last About Thirty Minutes — РИАМО
- Lavrov-Rubio Meeting in Manila Concludes — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov and Rubio talks concluded 35 minutes after they began — Ведомости
- Lavrov-Rubio Meeting in Manila Ends After 35 Minutes — Вечерняя Москва
- Lavrov-Rubio Meeting in Manila Concludes After About Thirty Minutes — Вести
- Lavrov Announces Date for Meeting with US Secretary of State — Фонтанка
- Lavrov Announces Date for Meeting with Rubio — Ведомости
- Lavrov says he will meet Rubio in Manila on July 23 — Интерфакс
- Lavrov confirms meeting with Rubio is scheduled for July 23 in the morning — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Lavrov: Meeting with Rubio is scheduled and will take place on July 23 — Вечерняя Москва
- Lavrov confirms meeting with Rubio is scheduled for July 23 in the morning — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Lavrov Confirms Meeting with Rubio in Manila on July 23 in the Morning — Вести
Key entities
- Marco Rubio
- Sergey Lavrov
- Manile
- Russia
- USA
- MID
- Moscow
- RIA Novosti
- ASEAN
- TASS
- INTERFAX.RU
- Donald Trump
- Philippines
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