Russia warns U.S. against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting
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During a Southeast Asian summit in Manila, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned the U.S. against arms sales to Ukraine. The meeting marked the first between Lavrov and Rubio since September 2025, reflecting shifting global geopolitical dynamics from Ukraine to West Asia conflicts.
Mr. Lavrov and Rubio's meeting on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit, their first since September 2025, came as Washington's focus has switched from mediating in Ukraine to dealing with war in the West Asia