Rubio to Meet Russian Foreign Minister Amid Ukraine Tensions

Rubio to Meet Russian Foreign Minister Amid Ukraine Tensions
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced plans to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday. The meeting comes just days after President Donald Trump expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for not engaging in peace talks with Ukraine. This move is seen as an attempt to ease tensions between the two nations, as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate. The meeting will likely focus on finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis, with the U.S. hoping to secure Russia's cooperation in bringing an end to the violence.
The Conflict in Ukraine
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has been a major point of contention between the United States and Russia. Since 2014, tensions have been high as Russia annexed Crimea and supported separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. The U.S. has been a vocal supporter of Ukraine's sovereignty and has imposed sanctions