Rubio and Lavrov meet in Manila for first talks in nearly a year, last only 30 minutes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila Thursday morning, according to a report by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) citing Russian sources. The meeting lasted only half an hour, marking their first face-to-face talks in nearly a year.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Manila on Thursday morning for their first face-to-face talks in nearly a year. The meeting lasted only half an hour, according to a report by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) citing Russian sources. The encounter was anticipated after Lavrov stated on Wednesday that he would meet Rubio in Manila, as The Zioneer reported. No details on the agenda or outcomes were released.

5 developments

1. 20:37 · 23 JulLatest

   Rubio described talks as 'good' and 'frank,' citing need for new proposals.

2. 10:34 · 23 Jul

   Rubio discussed bilateral relations and ending the war in Ukraine.

3. 08:08 · 23 Jul

   Meeting held in Manila, lasted 30 minutes, first in nearly a year.

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