Lavrov Refuses UN Pause While Rubio Seeks Energy Truce
Russian and US diplomats met at the UN, with Moscow rejecting a pause in military operations while Washington proposed halting infrastructure strikes.
Key points
- Lavrov stated Russia will not pause military operations during UN negotiations.
- Rubio proposed a deal to halt strikes on Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
- Ukraine has attacked about thirty Russian refineries since late June, reducing capacity.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Wednesday that Moscow will not pause its military operations during negotiations. This declaration came during a United Nations Security Council session in New York.
According to telesurenglish.net, Lavrov emphasized that Russia will not stop fighting while talks continue. He argued that Europe seeks this pause only to replenish military supplies for Ukraine.
Diplomatic talks at the UN
Lavrov also met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for fifty minutes. These side meetings occurred alongside the United Nations General Assembly proceedings.
During their discussion, Lavrov blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian infrastructure for energy market instability. He accused European governments of encouraging the conflict through weapons supply.
Washington seeks infrastructure agreement
Rubio said the Trump administration aims to broker a deal between the two sides. The goal is to halt attacks on Russian oil facilities and Ukrainian power grids.
The U.S. official acknowledged that reaching such an agreement would be difficult. Both parties view these attacks as part of their strategic objectives in the war.
Escalation risks and energy impact
Rubio expressed concern that the war could spread to other countries. He cited hybrid attacks, sabotage, or accidental incidents as potential triggers for direct confrontation.
Since late June, Ukraine has attacked about thirty Russian refineries. This has reduced Russia’s processing capacity to levels not seen in over twenty years.
