Lavrov and Rubio may discuss UN cooperation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may discuss bilateral cooperation within the UN during the high-level week of the General Assembly, according to Russia's foreign ministry. The ministry stated that as permanent Security Council members, Russia and the US have significant unrealized potential for cooperation, with coordination on specific UN matters already underway between their permanent missions. Moscow also assessed that US UN policy has become more pragmatic since Donald Trump's return to the White House. The ministry noted serious disagreements with European countries, which it said hold a more ideological approach. Media reports indicate key discussion topics will include the Middle East, Ukraine, food and energy security, and risks related to AI development.