Lavrov joked with journalists before negotiations with Rubio at the UN General Assembly
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov joked in English at American journalists who ignored the ban on questions before his talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- The meeting discussed the Ukrainian conflict, bilateral relations and regional issues.
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Why It Matters
The negotiations took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, where current international issues were discussed, including the Ukrainian conflict and preparations for the G20 summit.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov joked in English at journalists who were vying with each other to shout questions before the start of his negotiations with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Before the meeting between Lavrov and Rubio, American journalists were warned that there would be no opportunity to ask questions. However, they still shouted questions, causing the negotiators to smile.
On September 23, Lavrov met with Rubio on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Behavior of Ukrainian diplomats
Ukrainian diplomats demonstrated unacceptable behavior during the speech of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said Oleg Soskin, ex-assistant to former Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma.
He noted that such a disregard for Russian as one of the official languages of the UN is extremely stupid.
In addition, the expert added, the behavior of Ukrainian diplomats says a lot about Kyiv’s true intentions.
Rubio and Lavrov discussed Ukraine
During the meeting, Lavrov and Rubio discussed the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and bilateral relations between the United States and Russia. The minister pointed to Moscow's commitment to achieving the goals of the special military operation (SVO).
The ministers discussed the situation in the Middle East, the Transcaucasus, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as preparations for the upcoming G20 events.
In addition, the Russian side emphasized the need to quickly improve bilateral relations in accordance with the agreements of the presidents of Russia and the United States.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Negotiations between the United States and Russia on the Ukrainian conflict will continue in preparation for the G20
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific agreements were reached at the meeting between Lavrov and Rubio?
- How did Ukraine react to criticism of the behavior of its diplomats?
- Will negotiations between the United States and Russia on the Ukrainian issue continue?
