US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov proposed a "new and different approach" to the Russo-Ukrainian war during their meeting.

Source: Rubio on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, as cited by Sky News and reported by European Pravda

Details: Rubio said he had a "frank, important conversation" with Lavrov and stressed that Washington "needs to see a roadmap" for how the war in Ukraine can be brought to an end.

He noted that Russia presented a "new and a different approach" during today’s talks, without specifying what it entails.

"I wouldn't characterise it as something that guarantees peace, but it's a concept I will take back to the president today," Rubio said.

He noted that US President Donald Trump is disappointed that the Russian side has not shown "more flexibility" on Ukraine.

"We understand these things take time and patience, but we're frustrated [that] more progress hasn't been made," he added.

Background:

• On 4 July, Trump and Russian ruler Vladimir Putin held a phone call. After the conversation, the US president noticeably shifted his stance on military assistance to Ukraine and his rhetoric about the Kremlin leader.
• Notably, Trump expressed doubt – perhaps for the first time – that the Russian ruler seeks peace and said that "We get a lot of bulls**t thrown at us by Putin".

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