US 'not willing to put pressure on Russia' despite wanting progress in Ukraine
Summary
The US is not willing to pressure Russia despite wanting progress in the Ukraine conflict. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 23 during the ASEAN Summit, marking their first meeting since September 2025 as the US focuses more on the Middle East war.Key Facts
- The meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio happened on July 23, 2026.
- This meeting took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Manila.
- It was their first meeting since September 2025.
- The US has shifted attention from the Ukraine conflict to the war in the Middle East.
- The US wants progress in Ukraine but is not willing to put pressure on Russia to achieve it.
- ASEAN Summit is a conference for countries in Southeast Asia to discuss political and economic issues.
- Russia and the US continue to hold diplomatic talks despite their tensions.
- The article was reported by FRANCE 24 journalist Kethevane Gorjestani.
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