Moscow (Eurotoday) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said he is ready to meet United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but Russia’s interests must be considered for peace in Ukraine.
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio and I understand the need for regular communication,”
Lavrov told state news agency RIA.
“It is important for discussing the Ukrainian issue and promoting the bilateral agenda. That is why we communicate by telephone and are ready to hold face-to-face meetings when necessary,”
Lavrov said.
As reported by Reuters, the Kremlin dismissed rumours on Friday that Lavrov had lost favour with Vladimir Putin after attempts to arrange a summit between the Russian president and Donald Trump were delayed last month.
Why did rumours emerge about Lavrov losing Putin’s favour?
According to reports, Lavrov missed an important Kremlin meeting this week, which he usually attends. Putin selected someone else to go to the G20 summit in South Africa later this month, a position that Lavrov has held before.
For the past two weeks, the Foreign Ministry has not shared Lavrov’s travel plans or speaking engagements for the upcoming week. These events have led to speculation that Lavrov might have lost favour with Putin because of the failed plans for the summit in Budapest.
Other media reported that the US cancelled the new summit after Lavrov’s ministry sent a message showing Moscow was not ready to compromise on its demands regarding Ukraine. Britain’s Financial Times mentioned a source suggesting that Lavrov’s talk with Rubio had turned Washington away.
When did Lavrov last meet with Rubio?
Lavrov spoke by phone to Rubio last time on October 20 to discuss the possible summit, days after it was announced by Trump following a phone call with Putin.
Marco Rubio and Russia’s foreign minister last met in New York in September 2025. This meeting occurred just one day after President Trump said Russia looked
“like a paper tiger.”
The American and Russian officials talked about the need for a
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20 responses to “Russia FM Lavrov Ready to Meet US Secretary Rubio for Ukraine Talks”
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Looks like Lavrov’s finally got a date with Rubio—how romantic! Can’t wait to see how they negotiate over tea and bisquits while pretending to care about Ukraine. 😂
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Meeting up for a chat about Ukraine? How positively cozy! Maybe they’ll exchange recipes for disaster while they’re at it. 🤷♂️🍵
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Oh, splendid! A meeting between Lavrov and Rubio – just what we need, more diplomatic tea sipping while the world burns. 🍵 Maybe they’ll finally decide if it’s a “peace summit” or just a “let’s pretend we care” soirée. 😂
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Ah, the grand diplomacy dance continues! Who knew Lavrov had a flair for setting up coffee dates with Rubio? 🍵💼
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Looks like Lavrov’s got his dancing shoes on, ready for a waltz with Rubio—just don’t step on any toes, eh? 🤷♂️ In the grand ballet of diplomacy, I suppose it’s all about who leads and who follows… or maybe just a game of musical chairs! 🕺💼
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Meeting Lavrov and Rubio? Oh, splendid! Just what the world needs—two politicians discussing peace while keeping a straight face. 😂 Can’t wait for their next riveting phone call!
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Looks like Lavrov’s got his work cut out for him – a phone call and a handshake, and suddenly it’s a diplomatic waltz! 💃🕺 Just hope Rubio’s got his dancing shoes on; the last thing we need is another round of toe-stepping in Ukraine!
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Oh, splendid! A meeting of the titans—Rubio and Lavrov, the dynamic duo we never knew we needed. Can’t wait to see how they manage to dance around each other’s demands like it’s the waltz at a posh gala! 💃🕺
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Looks like Lavrov’s ready to tango with Rubio again—hope they’ve got their best dance shoes on! 🕺🇷🇺 I mean, who doesn’t love a good meeting about peace while juggling Kremlin drama? 😂
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Meeting Lavrov and Rubio sounds like the start of a lovely dinner date—just make sure to order the “strictly no compromise” special. 🍽️💼 Can’t wait to see who brings the hors d’oeuvres!
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So Lavrov’s ready to chat with Rubio, eh? Sounds like a match made in “who really cares” heaven! 🤔💼
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Just what we needed, more diplomatic speed dating between Lavrov and Rubio—like watching two chess players who forgot the rules. 😏 Next, they’ll be sharing tea and biscuits while solving the world’s problems, right? 🍵💼
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Oh, splendid! A meeting between Lavrov and Rubio—just what the world needs, more diplomatic chit-chat while sipping on vodka and pretending to care about peace in Ukraine. 😂
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So, Lavrov’s keen to chat with Rubio, eh? I suppose when you’re in charge of foreign affairs, it’s all about finding new ways to look busy while achieving absolutely nothing. 😏
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Meeting with Lavrov? Brilliant! Because nothing says “let’s solve a crisis” like a good ol’ phone call followed by a face-to-face chat, right? 😏
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So, Lavrov’s ready to chat with Rubio? Brilliant, nothing says diplomacy quite like two gents who can’t agree on the price of a pint discussing the fate of a nation. 🍻
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Oh, joy! Another round of diplomatic speed-dating between Lavrov and Rubio—because nothing says “let’s resolve a conflict” like a good old-fashioned phone call followed by a face-to-face that may or may not take place. 🥴
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Isn’t it charming how Lavrov and Rubio are suddenly best mates? 🤝 Just what the world needs—more high-level chats that lead to absolutely nothing. Classic! 😂
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Talk about a match made in political heaven! Lavrov and Rubio, the dream team we never knew we needed—like vodka without the tonic. 🍸🤦♂️
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Typical! Just when you think the circus couldn’t get any more entertaining, Lavrov’s ready to meet Rubio. I suppose peace talks are now just a fancy way of saying “let’s have a cuppa and see how we can twist this mess” 🍵😏.
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