Zakharova called the dialogue between Lavrov and Rubio exceptionally respectful.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shows respect for US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, while building an exceptionally professional relationship with him. This was announced on June 4 by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026).

"I want to say that this personal relationship is based on professional principles. Diplomacy implies the possibility of having a conversation with different opponents, interlocutors, whether they are friends, allies, partners or representatives of countries with which we are on opposite sides," the diplomat said. Lenta.Ru .

The diplomat stressed that this approach shows the exclusively diplomatic style of conversation of the head of the department, and also indicates the high professionalism of Lavrov as a negotiator.

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The press service of the US State Department reported on May 25 that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio exchanged views on the conflict in Ukraine during a telephone conversation. In addition, the topics of the dialogue were bilateral relations and the situation around Iran.

In turn, Rubio said on June 3 that it was necessary to maintain diplomatic contacts between the United States and Russia, as well as to continue the bilateral dialogue. He noted that the United States is considering the prospect of more constructive cooperation with Russia in the future.