U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is still prepared to help support efforts to end the war in Ukraine after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila. The discussion took place on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering, where regional and global security issues were in focus.
According to Rubio, Washington remains open to playing a constructive part in efforts aimed at bringing the conflict to a close. He also said he passed along President Donald Trump's message that the United States is willing to facilitate progress toward an end to the war.
The meeting with Lavrov highlighted continued diplomatic contact between the two countries on one of the world's most closely watched conflicts. While no major outcome was indicated in the remarks, Rubio's comments underscored that the United States wants to stay involved in conversations tied to a possible resolution.
The exchange in Manila comes as international attention remains fixed on whether diplomacy can create momentum on Ukraine. Rubio's statement signaled that the U.S. sees a role for itself in encouraging talks and supporting efforts that could move the war toward an eventual settlement.
