On Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the Ukraine crisis, bilateral relations and regional issues during the ongoing ASEAN meetings in Manila, capital of the Philippines. #Russia | Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed an upcoming meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, referencing past discussions and diplomatic efforts between Moscow and Washington on Ukraine and broader bilateral relations. Lavrov cited prior statements… pic.twitter.com/kLsonWpt5R — teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) July 22, 2026They also exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual concern, including the situation in the Persian Gulf. Welcoming the resumption of full-fledged contacts between Russia’s state space corporation Roscosmos and NASA, both Lavrov and Rubio voiced support for expanding inter-parliamentary exchanges and cultural ties. Lavrov and Rubio also discussed efforts to normalize the operating conditions of their respective diplomatic missions.