Rubio, Lavrov Meet In Manila As U.S. Signals No Quick Ukraine Peace
On Thursday, July 23, 2026, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Pasay, Manila to discuss Ukraine, but he warned there is no quick path to a deal.[1]
Rubio said the Trump administration is "poised" to help end the war but acknowledged no quick, acceptable deal lies ahead.[1] He confirmed U.S.-linked military support to Kyiv, saying weapons bought by NATO allies and turned over to Ukraine remain unchanged.[1] Rubio framed the comments amid an escalating confrontation with Iran, warning Tehran that continued attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz could prompt U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges or power plants.[1]
The meeting took place on the sidelines of ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Pasay, Manila.[1] Rubio's remarks signaled a U.S. approach that pairs diplomatic outreach with continued military backing, rather than seeking an immediate settlement.
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- On Thursday, July 23, 2026, Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov held talks in Pasay/Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings.
- Rubio said the Trump administration is "poised" to help end the war in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to an acceptable deal.
- Rubio confirmed that U.S.-linked military support to Ukraine via weapons purchased by NATO allies and transferred to Kyiv remains unchanged.
- Rubio framed his comments amid an escalating Iran conflict, warning Tehran that continued attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger U.S. strikes on Iranian bridges or power plants.
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