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Rubio: Russia Won’t Pause Ukraine “Operation” in Talks

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC · How we work

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Rubio Discusses Ceasefire

Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York.
Both Russia and Ukraine expressed interest in a limited grain and energy ceasefire, Rubio said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire.
Zelensky added Russia must halt attacks on power, heating and water infrastructure.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will not pause its “special military operation” during negotiations.

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Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, under Saudi King Faisal, embargoed the United States and other Israel allies, cutting output 5 % and lifting crude from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel—a 300 % jump. The shock raised U.S. gasoline to 55.1 cents per gallon (up 43 %) and prompted energy-security policies that still frame Senator Rubio’s 2024 talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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Rubio Discusses Ceasefire

Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New York.
Both Russia and Ukraine expressed interest in a limited grain and energy ceasefire, Rubio said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine is ready for an energy ceasefire.
Zelensky added Russia must halt attacks on power, heating and water infrastructure.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia will not pause its “special military operation” during negotiations.

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