US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to meet Russia's Lavrov in Malaysia amid Ukraine tensions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Malaysia amid rising tensions due to Russia's attacks on Ukraine. The meeting, part of the ASEAN Regional Forum, comes after the US resumed defensive weapons shipments to Ukraine. Rubio's visit coincides with President Trump's threats of tariffs on several countries, potentially overshadowing diplomatic efforts.