Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed his readiness to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signaling a possible revival of high-level diplomatic dialogue between Moscow and Washington. Speaking to Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti agency, Lavrov stressed the importance of maintaining “regular communication” between the two powers, particularly as tensions remain high over the conflict in Ukraine and the fractured global order it has produced.

Lavrov’s statement, though brief, carries deep diplomatic significance. His emphasis on dialogue “at any level and in any format” suggests that the Kremlin is eager to project an image of openness while retaining strategic control over the terms of engagement. By confirming his willingness to meet Rubio, Lavrov positions M

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