Rubio after Lavrov talks: Ukraine, Russia interested in limited ceasefire on grain and energy
Ukraine and Russia have expressed interest in reaching a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio disclosed after his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that both nations have shown interest in a limited ceasefire encompassing grain and energy supplies. Despite acknowledging the challenges, Rubio affirmed that both sides are keen on pursuing such an agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly urged Ukraine to cease attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, citing the negative impact on the global fuel market.
On September 21, Trump acknowledged the consequences of the ongoing strikes, stating that Russia was effectively without control of its diesel industry. In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed openness to a ceasefire, but emphasized the need for reciprocity - Russia must stop attacking Ukrainian critical infrastructure, food exports, and the energy sector.
The U.S. delegation, comprising State Department officials, Ambassador Mike Waltz, and Deputy National Security Adviser Mike Needham, participated in the meeting, alongside the Russian delegation led by U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya and Ambassador to the United States Alexander Darchiev.
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