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US Reluctant to Pressure Russia While Seeking Progress in Ukraine

23 Temmuz 2026France 24

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting on July 23 during the ASEAN Summit, marking their first encounter since September 2025. This meeting comes as the US has redirected its attention from the Ukraine conflict to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Analysts are keen to see how this shift in focus will influence diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine.
The ASEAN Summit serves as a significant platform for high-level discussions among nations, and the timing of this meeting is critical as it coincides with a shift in US priorities. The ongoing war in the Middle East has overshadowed the Ukraine conflict, raising questions about the future of US-Russia relations and…
The meeting between Lavrov and Rubio underscores the complexities of international diplomacy, particularly as the US grapples with multiple geopolitical challenges. While the desire for progress in Ukraine remains, the apparent reluctance to exert pressure on Russia suggests a cautious approach that may hinder decis…

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