US, Russia Exchange New Ukraine Peace Plan Ideas | JQJO

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Malaysia, discussing new approaches to Ukraine peace talks. Rubio described the ideas exchanged as a "new and different approach," though not a guaranteed peace. The meeting, Rubio's second with Lavrov, follows a resumption of US weapons shipments to Ukraine and amidst escalating tensions. Rubio also engaged with ASEAN foreign ministers, addressing concerns about US tariffs imposed on several Southeast Asian nations. These trade issues, along with China's regional influence and support for Russia, overshadowed discussions on the South China Sea and regional security.