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Former U.S. Marine may be near death after alleged torture in Russia

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, 32, may be close to death after alleged torture in a Russian prison, where he has been held since 2022, his sister and human rights advocates told Reuters.

7 August, 01:26 PM

Rubio says U.S. will try to revive Ukraine-Russia talks within weeks

The United States will step up diplomatic efforts in the coming weeks to determine whether talks between Kyiv and Moscow can be revived and Russia’s war against Ukraine brought closer to an end, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Fox News on July 31.

1 August, 06:24 PM

Kremlin weaponizes unverified "Anchorage agreements" to project a false readiness for peace

Russian officials regularly cite the so-called "Anchorage agreements" to claim Russia is ready for negotiations, despite a lack of public statements since the summit and recent U.S. denials of the Kremlin's assertions, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on July 23.

24 July, 09:50 AM

Rubio calls for "new ideas" to break Ukraine war impasse after meeting Lavrov in Philippines

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that peace talks on Ukraine will require "new ideas" to break the deadlock, making the remarks to reporters in Manila following a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on July 23, The Guardian reported.

23 July, 01:40 PM

Lavrov demands end to arms supply for Ukraine at Rubio meeting

Moscow is prepared for a negotiating process and called for an end to military support for Ukraine during Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on July 23, according to Russia's Foreign Ministry.

23 July, 12:05 PM

Rubio and Lavrov hold first meeting since September 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held their first meeting since September 2025 on the sidelines of an Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Manila, The Moscow Times reported on July 23.

23 July, 11:05 AM

Rubio confirms July 23 meeting with Lavrov on Ukraine war

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that he will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Philippines on July 23, The Guardian reported.

22 July, 05:59 PM

Lavrov, Rubio to meet in Manila over Ukraine war resolution

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov plans to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila, the Philippine capital, on July 23, according to the Russian state news agency Interfax.

22 July, 04:50 PM

Lavrov disputes Rubio’s statement that no Alaska deal was reached

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said proposals put forward by Washington to settle Russia’s war against Ukraine were discussed and accepted by the Russian side during the Russia-U.S. summit in Alaska, Russia’s state-run TASS news agency reported June 26.

26 June, 04:35 PM

Rubio denies Alaska agreement as Russia revives ‘spirit of Anchorage’ claims

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no agreement with Russia was reached during a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

25 June, 07:17 PM

Rubio congratulates Russia on its national holiday

In a statement published by the U.S. State Department, Secretary Marco Rubio congratulated the Russian people as they celebrate Russia Day on June 12.

12 June, 07:56 PM

U.S. backs diplomatic solution for Ukraine as Russia falters on battlefield

Russia cannot achieve its negotiating goals in Ukraine through military means, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on June 3.

4 June, 09:47 AM

Rubio: U.S. eager to reinstate Russian oil sanctions

The United States would like to end exemptions to oil sanctions on Russia as soon as possible, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on June 2.

3 June, 12:19 AM

U.S. and Europe should jointly mediate talks with Russia – Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he believes the best format for negotiations with Russia would include both the United States and European partners, speaking in an interview with CBS News journalist Margaret Brennan recorded on May 29.

31 May, 09:05 PM

U.S. and Iranian forces exchange limited strikes amid fragile truce

The U.S. struck targets in Iran overnight on May 28 following an Iranian drone attack on an American merchant ship, CNN, citing American officials, reported that same day.

28 May, 09:14 AM

Rubio signals U.S. readiness to mediate Ukraine peace talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov relayed a message from Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to U.S. President Donald Trump in his recent phone call with the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reporter Alex Raufoglu wrote on May 26.

26 May, 10:40 AM

Rubio warns Moscow against Baltic interference

The United States is concerned about Moscow’s repeated allegations that the Baltic states are helping Ukraine target Russian territory with drone strikes, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on May 22.

22 May, 08:39 PM

Rubio says NATO leaders will address Trump’s concerns in Ankara

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said NATO leaders will discuss President Donald Trump’s “frustration” with allies’ response to U.S. operations in the Middle East at the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, The Guardian reported on May 22.

22 May, 06:05 PM

Rubio urges Cubans to side with Trump as U.S. pressure on Havana grows

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans in a video address to align with President Donald Trump’s administration and blamed Cuba’s government for the country’s energy, food and economic crises, NYT reported on May 20.

21 May, 12:51 PM

Rubio and Lavrov hold phone call, discuss Ukraine and Iran

U.S. State Secretary Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call to discuss global affairs including the war in Ukraine, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott wrote on May 5.

6 May, 09:45 AM

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