U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly on Sept. 24, where Rubio expressed concern over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Department of State reported that Rubio urged Lavrov to take immediate steps to halt the violence and prevent further civilian casualties. This meeting comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia, with the international community closely monitoring the situation for potential diplomatic breakthroughs or further escalation.
Rubio’s call for a ceasefire is part of a broader U.S. strategy to engage with Russia while maintaining strong support for Ukraine. The U.S. has been providing military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine since the conflict began in 2014, and Rubio’s comments reflect the administration’s continued commitment to this effort. Despite the ongoing hostilities, diplomatic channels remain open, with the U.S. and Russia seeking ways to de-escalate the situation through dialogue and negotiation.