Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Kremlin Welcomes Potential Rubio-Lavrov Meeting at ASEAN
The Kremlin has said it would be happy if U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov meet while they are both in Manila for ASEAN meetings.
Rubio said he is ready to meet Lavrov but isn't sure if the meeting is confirmed.
The Kremlin is open to the idea but hasn't confirmed it either.
Both are in Manila from July 19-23.
The Kremlin welcomes potential meeting between Rubio and Lavrov in Manila.
Rubio is in Manila from July 19-23 for ASEAN-related events.
Rubio is ready to meet Lavrov but unsure if the meeting is finalized.
The Kremlin is open to the meeting but does not confirm finalization.
Both officials are attending ASEAN-related meetings in Manila.
- Who
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
- What
- Potential meeting between Rubio and Lavrov
- When
- During Rubio's visit to Manila from July 19-23
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To discuss matters related to ASEAN and bilateral relations
U.S. Perspective
Russian Perspective
Meeting Finalization
U.S. Perspective
Marco Rubio is unsure if the meeting has been finalized.
Russian Perspective
The Kremlin is open to the meeting but does not confirm finalization.
- Event
- ASEAN-related meetings in Manila
- U.S. Representative
- Marco Rubio
- Russian Representative
- Sergei Lavrov
- Date of Rubio's Visit
- July 19-23
- Kremlin's Stance
- Welcomes potential meeting