"Yes, we discussed Ukraine, we confirmed the position that President [of Russia Vladimir] Putin stated, including once again on July 3 in a conversation with President [of the US Donald] Trump," Lavrov told reporters after the Russia-ASEAN meeting.
When asked about the new approach of Russia to the Ukraine settlement allegedly announced at a meeting with Rubio, the minister refused to comment on the topic.
Additionally, Lavrov said that he had conveyed to Rubio a selection of quotes from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other representatives of the Ukrainian leadership about the need to "destroy Russki."
More of his statements:
No discussion took place regarding the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
Lavrov handed Rubio a compilation of quotes from Zelensky and other Kiev regime officials calling for the destruction of Russians.
The tariffs imposed by Washington on other countries are also a form of sanctions.
Russia will do everything to prevent provocations against North Korea: “That could end badly.”
Plans to create “emirates” on Palestinian territories pose a serious challenge to the international community. There are growing risks to the prospects of forming a Palestinian state.