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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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Rubio to meet with Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN allies in Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart on Thursday in Malaysia, where ASEAN foreign ministers are holding talks on US tariffs and China's growing influence in the region.

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New Strait Times broke the news in Malaysia on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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