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Lavrov and Rubio Align on Agenda in Phone Call Before Istanbul Peace Talks

Russia is set to present detailed peace proposals after Foreign Minister Lavrov’s call with US Secretary Rubio.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke on June 2 to coordinate the agenda for direct Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations in Istanbul.
  • Rubio expressed US support for President Donald Trump’s initiative to facilitate direct talks and offered Washington’s assistance to bridge Moscow and Kyiv.
  • Lavrov said Russia is preparing detailed proposals for the negotiation table, following agreements reached by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump on May 19.
  • Both diplomats reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a constructive and mutually respectful dialogue between their foreign policy agencies.
  • Blasts that destroyed two bridges near Ukraine’s border killed at least seven people and injured 69, prompting Russia to pledge a full public investigation.