Rubio Meets Lavrov in Manila to Discuss Ukraine War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Manila on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering. Rubio intended to explore possibilities for the U.S. to help broker an end to the war…
Detroit, MI, July 22, 2026 —
MANILA – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday in Manila, Philippines, during an ASEAN foreign ministers’ gathering. The meeting was intended to explore potential avenues for the United States to assist in brokering an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Secretary Rubio acknowledged that recent efforts to achieve a resolution to the conflict had experienced a stall. The discussions between the two top diplomats aimed to identify any possibilities for de-escalation and peace negotiations.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) foreign ministers’ meeting, a significant regional forum that often serves as a platform for bilateral discussions on various international issues. The war in Ukraine has been a persistent topic of international concern and diplomatic engagement.
Details regarding the specific outcomes or proposals discussed during the meeting between Secretary Rubio and Minister Lavrov were not immediately available. The U.S. State Department has previously indicated a willingness to engage diplomatically to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict, while also maintaining sanctions and support for Ukraine.
This encounter highlights the continued, albeit challenging, diplomatic channels between the United States and Russia concerning the conflict in Ukraine, even amidst broader geopolitical tensions.
Story summarized from the original created by Michelle L. Price And Jim Gomez, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
