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US-Russia diplomacy regarding Ukraine conflict

Overview

Diplomatic efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine have intensified, with discussions focusing on potential ceasefire arrangements and high-level meetings. Preparations were noted for a possible meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the United Nations General Assembly, where the situation in Ukraine was expected to be a central topic. While U.S. officials acknowledged that Kyiv and Moscow remain unable to reach a final agreement to end hostilities, there has been significant discussion regarding a ceasefire to protect energy infrastructure. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for such an arrangement to prevent the targeting of energy supplies. This follows concerns regarding Ukrainian strikes on American-linked oil vessels. Rubio noted that while these incidents may not have been deliberate, they have occurred multiple times over recent months. Specifically, Rubio highlighted strikes on vessels and infrastructure connected to U.S. companies, such as Chevron and ExxonMobil, which are shareholders in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC). This consortium facilitates the transport of Kazakh oil through Russian territory to Black Sea terminals. On September 23, during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Rubio and Lavrov met to discuss cooperation within the United Nations framework. Lavrov sought to clarify the U.S. position on potential settlement and mediation efforts. This diplomatic contact follows a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during which the leaders discussed the possibility of a mutual cessation of strikes against energy infrastructure. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that as permanent members of the Security Council, both nations possess significant potential for cooperation that remains largely unexploited.

Entities

Marco Rubio · United Nations · Ukraine · Volodymyr Zelenskyy · Maria Zakharova

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Timeline

  1. about 13 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 10 sources
    Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov to meet in New York

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are set to meet in New York on September 23 during the UN General Assembly to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.

  2. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Marco Rubio warns of Ukrainian strikes on US-linked oil tankers

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Ukraine has targeted US-linked oil tankers in the Black Sea, likely unintentionally, and called for a ceasefire on energy infrastructure.

  3. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Lavrov and Rubio may discuss Ukraine at potential UN meeting

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio may meet at the UN, with the war in Ukraine expected to be a primary topic of discussion.

Sources

amynanet.gr · atvbl.rs · dagens.com · de.rt.com · dorzeczy.pl · fakti.bg · in.gr · karpataljalap.net · kyivpost.com · netnews.bg · news.yam.md · parameter.sk · pazardziknovini.com · protothema.gr · reader.gr · ru.sputnik.kz · safenews.md · southfront.press · sputnikglobe.com · tanea.gr · thenationalpulse.com · tocka.com.mk · vidinnovini.com · vreme.mk · wojna.co.pl · zhurnal.mk

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