US and Russia hold talks on Ukraine, Syria, and Iran on ASEAN sidelines
Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Malaysia during an ASEAN meeting. They discussed conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, and Syria, and both sides showed interest in reducing tensions and improving cooperation between their countries.Key Facts
- Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio met on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting in Malaysia.
- They talked about the conflict in Ukraine and situations in Iran and Syria.
- Both sides expressed a desire to reduce tensions and restart dialogue beyond military issues.
- Russia described the meeting as constructive and stated that talks would continue.
- Marco Rubio emphasized the need for progress in resolving the Ukraine conflict.
- Rubio noted that US President Trump is unhappy with Russia's stance in the Ukraine war.
- A potential meeting between Rubio and China's Wang Yi was mentioned during the event.
- The ASEAN meeting serves as a platform for dialogue among rival countries.
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