Rubio and Lavrov discuss Ukraine in Manila — US stands by Anchorage peace proposals

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila, with Lavrov opposing further arms deliveries to Ukraine. Rubio reaffirmed that the US wants to end the war and that its weapons supply policy for Ukraine remains unchanged. He also confirmed that the American proposals put forward during the Anchorage talks remain on the table.