Kremlin Confirms Ongoing Russia-U.S. Diplomatic Contacts on Bilateral Relations and Ukraine

Amman: The Kremlin announced on Monday that technical-level discussions are ongoing between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to restore bilateral relations and pursue a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.

According to Jordan News Agency, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed a news conference, stating that Russia welcomes any meetings between Russian and U.S. officials scheduled to take place this week in Manila. The foreign ministers are gathering in Manila for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meetings.

Peskov emphasized Moscow's support for the continuation of contacts between the foreign ministries of Russia and the United States, underscoring the importance of dialogue in addressing the current challenges and conflicts.