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Lavrov and Rubio discuss bilateral ties, international agenda: Russia

SABC News · 23 September 2026 at 18:59

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed a wide range of issues on the bilateral and international agenda at a meeting on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Lavrov and Rubio discussed situations in several regions, including Ukraine and the Middle East.

The ministry said Lavrov emphasised the need to restore bilateral relations as soon as possible, while the two sides agreed to continue discussions.

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Lavrov and Rubio discuss bilateral ties, international agenda: Russia

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