Rubio says next few days will show Putin's commitment to peace in Ukraine
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the next few days will reveal if Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about peace in Ukraine. Rubio discussed the situation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, focusing on bilateral relations and trade barriers. Both sides agreed to maintain contact to address issues stemming from previous US sanctions on Russia. The US aims to explore cooperation on various international matters, including Ukraine and the Middle East. Top US officials, including Rubio, will meet with Russian representatives in Saudi Arabia soon to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict. The goal is to arrange a meeting between US President Donald Trump, Putin, and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.