Lavrov complains to Rubio about Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a New York meeting about Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, including civilian and cross-border infrastructure targets. The Russian Foreign Ministry stated the discussion focused on Kyiv's "destructive actions" that destabilize global energy markets. Lavrov also reaffirmed Russia's commitment to achieving its war goals, and both sides discussed bilateral relations, including economic cooperation and diplomatic mission operations. The parties agreed to continue dialogue. Rubio separately noted that achieving an energy ceasefire is difficult but that Washington would attempt it, and expressed hope Russian President Vladimir Putin would attend the G20 summit in Miami in December.