🇷🇺🇺🇸 On September 23, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. They held an in-depth exchange of views on a wide range of bilateral and international issues, building on recent contacts at the highest level. Discussing the Ukraine conflict resolution, Russia’s Foreign Minister drew attention to the close coordination between the Kiev regime and its European sponsors. They examined in detail Kiev’s destructive actions, including deliberate strikes against civilians and cross-border infrastructure, which destabilise global energy markets. The Russian Side reaffirmed its unconditional commitment to achieving the goals of the special military operation, including through a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict that addresses its root causes. International and regional issues discussed included the situation in the Middle East, the South Caucasus, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as efforts to counter illegitimate practices by certain multilateral institutions in the field of international law. They also reviewed preparations for the #G20 events scheduled before the end of the year. The Russian Side also stressed the need to restore bilateral relations to a sound footing as soon as possible, in accordance with the agreements reached by the Presidents of Russia and the United States. This is particularly relevant as discussions intensify on prospects for economic cooperation, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, easier travel between the two countries, and closer ties between their societies and citizens. Naturally, this requires an honest dialogue on removing “irritants” and restoring normal working conditions for both countries’ diplomatic missions, including the return of Russian property in the US that has effectively been confiscated. 🤝 The Sides agreed to maintain contacts on all these issues through their Foreign Ministries. #RussiaUS