Russia and US Discuss Ukrainian Conflict Resolution

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 19, discussing the implementation of agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. The conversation focused on the Ukrainian conflict, with Rubio emphasizing President Trump's desire for a swift resolution and Washington's willingness to facilitate a reconciliation between the parties. The two sides expressed their commitment to continuing a constructive dialogue between their foreign policy departments.

Key Takeaways:

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the progress of implementing agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on May 19.
  • The conversation focused on the Ukrainian conflict, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizing President Trump's desire for a speedy resolution.
  • Rubio expressed Washington's readiness to facilitate a rapprochement between the parties' positions.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the parties confirmed their mutual commitment to continuing a constructive and mutually respectful dialogue.
  • Current issues on the bilateral agenda were touched upon during the conversation.
  • Specific proposals for the next round of direct Russian-Ukrainian negotiations in Istanbul, Turkey, are being prepared by the Russian side.

Statistics:

  • May 19 was the date of the agreements between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
  • The conversation between Lavrov and Rubio occurred on an unspecified date after May 19.
  • The Ukrainian conflict has been a point of discussion between Russia and the US for several years.

Sources:

  • People's Republic of China in Russian -- People's Republic of China in Russian -- Source: People's Republic of China
  • State Council News Moscow, May 28 /Xinhua/
  • Russian Foreign Ministry report