The US State Department has reported that Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed a "strong message" from US President Donald Trump to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a phone call on Saturday 17 May concerning the US’s commitment to achieving a lasting end to Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Source: US State Department in a statement, as reported by European Pravda

Quote: "Secretary Rubio welcomed the prisoner exchange agreement reached during the 16 May Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul and delivered President Trump's strong message: the United States is committed to achieving a lasting end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

The comprehensive peace plan proposed by the United States outlines the best way forward."

Details:Rubio also echoed Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire.

Background :

• Earlier on Saturday 17 May, Moscow reported that Rubio had discussed the outcome of the 16 May Russo-Ukrainian talks held in Istanbul in a telephone conversation with Lavrov.
• Later, Trump announced that he will hold a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday 19 May, followed by a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO allies.

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