Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a call today, conveying the same message communicated to Ukrainian and European allies. The U.S. team presented its framework for a durable and lasting peace, which received an encouraging reception.
The outline of this framework was also shared with Ukrainian and other international partners during recent discussions in Paris. Secretary Rubio's conversation with Mr. Lavrov underscores the importance of all parties working towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
This development suggests that peace is possible if all parties commit to reaching an agreement. The U.S. team remains committed to supporting Ukraine in its efforts to achieve a lasting and durable peace.
As part of the administration's ongoing efforts to engage with Russia on this issue, Secretary Rubio also discussed other matters related to bilateral relations and engagement.