US Secretary of State Rubio said both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest
in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy. He warned both sides have
treated energy facilities as strategic targets, making negotiations over an
energy ceasefire is likely to be difficult, and said the US is willing to play a
constructive role in advancing talks. Rubio added he discussed the conflict and
bilateral ties with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and hopes President Putin
will accept a G20 summit invitation as an opportunity for direct US-Russia
dialogue.
