US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed he delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to US President Donald Trump, following discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov regarding risks of conflict escalation.
Key points
- Marco Rubio stated that the message was conveyed during his dialogue with Sergey Lavrov amid ongoing concerns about the potential for escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
- The US Secretary of State dismissed reports suggesting Russia requested the evacuation of the US embassy in Kyiv due to strike threats.
- Marco Rubio reiterated that the United States is prepared to act as a mediator to help facilitate an end to the war in Ukraine.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing high-level diplomatic communication between the US and Russia regarding the risks of escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
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