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Russia and US Discuss Implementation of May 19 Agreements in Phone Call

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss the implementation of the May 19 agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The conversation also touched upon possible Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey. The talks are part of the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The parties reaffirmed their commitment to a constructive dialogue and are working towards bringing the sides closer together.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the implementation of the May 19 agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on a phone call.
  • The conversation included possible Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, which are part of the ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
  • Lavrov informed Rubio that Moscow is finalizing proposals for the next round of direct negotiations with Kyiv.
  • Rubio stressed Trump's commitment to swiftly ending the war and said Washington is prepared to assist in bringing the sides closer together.
  • The US State Department welcomed Russia and Ukraine's exchange of 1,000 prisoners each over the weekend.
  • Lavrov announced that Russia has proposed holding the second round of negotiations with Ukraine on June 2 in Istanbul, with the support of the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

Statistics:

  • 1,000: The number of prisoners exchanged between Russia and Ukraine over the weekend, as welcomed by the US State Department.
  • 1,000: The number of proposals Moscow is finalizing for the next round of direct negotiations with Kyiv, according to Lavrov.
  • June 2: The proposed date for the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, as announced by Lavrov.

Sources:

  • Russian Foreign Ministry (via [Russian news agency Avgust](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Foreign_Ministry))
  • US State Department (via [Department of State Press Statement](https://2001-2009.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2023/06/587024.htm))

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