Ukraine: US and Russia’s top diplomats discuss ‘next steps’
Indicating a thaw in US-Russia relations, Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov spoke about further efforts to ending the war in Ukraine as overnight aerial strikes continue.
The statement gave no details on when the next round of US-Russia talks hosted by Saudi Arabia would begin.
But Rubio and Lavrov also “agreed to continue working towards restoring communication between the United States and Russia,” Bruce added.
The call came after a virtual summit hosted by London earlier on Saturday.
Ukraine: US and Russia’s top diplomats discuss ‘next steps’
Indicating a thaw in US-Russia relations, Marco Rubio and Sergey Lavrov spoke about further efforts to ending the war in Ukraine as overnight aerial strikes continue. Follow DW for more.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands during a meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025
It was the first reported conversation between Lavrov and Rubio to discuss ending the war in Ukraine since their meeting last month in Saudi Arabia [FILE: February 18, 2025]Image: SPA /AFP
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Ukraine trade strikes; Injuries reported in Belgorod
Russia, Ukraine trade strikes; Injuries reported in Belgorod
Both Russia and Ukraine launched aerial strikes on one another from Saturday into Sunday.
Ukraine’s air defense units shot down 47 of 90 drones launched by Russia in an overnight attack, the air force said.
Damage was reported in four regions, but the air force didn’t provide details.
Separately, Russia’s defense ministry said its air defense destroyed 31 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, including 16 in Voronezh, nine in Belgorod, and the rest in Rostov and Kursk regions.
In Belgorod, three people were injured in the attack, including a 7-year-old, according to regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.