Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Russia Warns US Over Ukraine Arms Supplies
Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, met with the US's Marco Rubio in Manila and warned against sending more weapons to Ukraine.
He said it's not okay to keep giving weapons to Ukraine and that European countries are making things worse by trying to defeat Russia.
Russia says it wants to solve the problem through talks, not fighting.
This meeting was the first between them since September 2025, and it happened while the US is also dealing with a war in the Middle East.
Russia warned the US against supplying arms to Ukraine, calling it unacceptable.
The warning was issued by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a meeting with US counterpart Marco Rubio in Manila.
Lavrov condemned European countries' policy of trying to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia.
Russia reiterated its readiness for a political-diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
The meeting was the first between Lavrov and Rubio since September 2025.
- Who
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US counterpart Marco Rubio
- What
- Russia warned the US against supplying arms to Ukraine.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Manila
- Why
- Russia considers the arms supplies unacceptable and destabilizing.
Russia's Stance
US Position
Arms Supplies to Ukraine
Russia's Stance
Russia considers continued arms supplies to Ukraine as unacceptable and destabilizing.
US Position
The US continues to support Ukraine with arms supplies as part of its policy.
Conflict Resolution
Russia's Stance
Russia advocates for a political-diplomatic resolution to the conflict.
US Position
The US focuses on supporting Ukraine's defense while engaging in diplomatic efforts.
- Date
- Thursday
- Location
- Manila
- Russian Foreign Minister
- Sergei Lavrov
- US Counterpart
- Marco Rubio
- Event
- Asian summit
- Last Meeting
- September 2025