Russia's Lavrov 'ready' to meet with Rubio for Ukraine talks, refuses to abandon Kremlin conditions
The Kremlin on Friday dismissed Western media reports that Lavrov had fallen out of favor with Putin after plans for a summit in Budapest collapsed.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference after addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly, September 27, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ)ByREUTERS