politics

May 6, 2026

Lavrov, Rubio Hold 'Constructive' Phone Call

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a “constructive and businesslike” phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Russian Foreign Ministry said

Lavrov, Rubio Hold 'Constructive' Phone Call

TL;DR

  • Top diplomats from Russia and the US discussed international affairs and upcoming bilateral contacts.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry described the call as "constructive and businesslike."
  • This was the first conversation between Lavrov and Rubio in over six months.
  • The call occurred after Presidents Putin and Trump spoke about regional conflicts and the Ukraine conflict.
  • Renewed contacts were initiated by Trump, aiming to resolve the Ukraine conflict, though recent negotiations have stalled.
  • Talks appear stalled amidst the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

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