Overview

• Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya said a Lavrov–Rubio meeting is planned on the sidelines in New York with no set agenda.
• Nebenzya characterized it as the first such encounter between the top diplomats since 2021.
• Sergey Lavrov will lead Russia’s delegation to the 80th UN General Assembly.
• Lavrov is expected to address the Assembly on Sept. 27, a date Russian officials say remains to be officially confirmed.
• Russia also signals other sideline meetings, including with UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres, while the U.S. State Department has not commented on the planned Rubio meeting.