The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, stated that Lavrov replied to US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in his customary manner. This was reported by DEA News.
During a meeting at the G20 gathering in India, Blinken urged Russia to halt hostilities in Ukraine and to pursue a meaningful diplomatic channel. He spoke at a press briefing following the encounter.
Blinken asserted that the United States stands ready to engage with Russia on nuclear arms control.
He also called on Russia to rescind its decision to suspend participation in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, commonly known as START.
According to a representative of the US State Department, Blinken and Lavrov met on the margins of the G20 for less than ten minutes.
Additionally, the ministry noted that during the talks with Russia’s foreign minister, the United States reaffirmed support for Ukraine for as long as it takes. [Citation: DEA News]