Lavrov to grill Rubio in Manila showdown? Russia, US set for high-stakes talks after anchorage

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged contrasting views on efforts to end the Ukraine war ahead of their meeting on the sidelines of ASEAN events in the Philippines. Lavrov said previous talks between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had produced agreement on key issues and expressed hope for clarity from Rubio. Meanwhile, Rubio reiterated that the United States remains willing to play a constructive role in achieving a negotiated end to the conflict. Watch the full face-off, key remarks, and the latest developments in U.S.-Russia diplomacy over Ukraine.