Rubio Expected to Meet Russian Foreign Minister on Thursday
MALAYSIA, JUL 10 – The meeting continues US diplomatic efforts amid regional stability concerns and follows Rubio's recent sanctions against a UN official over International Criminal Court disputes.
- On Thursday, during the ASEAN foreign ministers' gathering in Malaysia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
- The meeting comes shortly after President Donald Trump sharply criticized Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, accusing him of failing to make meaningful progress toward peace and dismissing his attempts as ineffective.
- Rubio is making his initial visit to Asia in his role as secretary of state to emphasize the United States’ dedication to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region amid intensifying conflict in Ukraine and regional trade challenges.
- Russia launched a record assault on Ukraine with 728 drones recently, stressing Ukraine's defenses, while the U.S. has paused then resumed sending defensive weapons to Ukraine, adding complexity to the situation.
- The meeting could test diplomatic efforts as U.S.-Russia tensions rise, Trump pursues tariffs on ASEAN members, and both sides face regional security and war challenges.
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