Zakharova named the topic of Ukraine a priority at the meeting between Rubio and Lavrov

The topic of Ukraine was a priority at the meeting of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Kuala Lumpur on July 10. This was announced on July 13 by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova.

"The situation around Ukraine was a priority. Other issues were also discussed," Zakharova said on the Rossiya—1 TV channel.

She noted that the meeting between the Russian and American sides within the framework of ASEAN events was constructive. According to her, it became clear that the United States wants to be useful in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

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