US Secretary of State: Both Russia and Ukraine interested in limited ceasefire, US willing to push energy talks

BlockBeats news, September 23: U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that both Russia and Ukraine have expressed interest in a limited ceasefire involving the food and energy sectors. He said that both sides have regarded energy facilities as a strategic priority among war targets, and negotiations around an energy ceasefire will be very difficult, but the United States is willing to play a constructive role in advancing the relevant process.

Rubio also said that he discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and U.S.-Russia bilateral relations with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, and expressed hope that Russian President Putin will accept the invitation to attend the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, believing this would become an opportunity for dialogue between Russian and American leaders. (Jinshi)