Foreign Minister Marco Rubio had an important phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This meeting is seen as a critical step in improving relations between the two countries.

During the discussion, the Ukraine crisis and potential solutions were addressed. Lavrov emphasized Moscow's readiness to continue cooperating with American counterparts on this issue.

Rubio and Lavrov agreed to maintain rapid communication in light of upcoming meetings. This could contribute to reducing tensions in international relations.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha also emphasized the necessity of U.S. leadership for achieving lasting peace during his conversation with Rubio.

These discussions present an important opportunity for ending the Russia-Ukraine War. Both sides appear to be seeking common ground for peace.