Diplomatic Thaw: US and Russia Discuss Peace and Progress

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a call discussing Ukraine and the removal of previous U.S. administration's barriers. Initiating a new era, U.S. President Trump's call with Russian President Putin spearheads peace talks in Ukraine, aiming to restore respectful dialogue and resolve bilateral issues.

In a surprise move towards diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in a conversation about Ukraine and the removal of past U.S. unilateral barriers, signaling a potential thaw in relations.

President Donald Trump's unexpected overture, during a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marks the beginning of peace talks over the Ukraine conflict, indicating a shift from the staunch stance taken by the previous U.S. administration.

Conversations between Lavrov and Rubio opened avenues for restoring interstate dialogue and addressing bilateral issues, focusing on trade, economic cooperation, and easing specific diplomatic mission work obstacles, according to the Russian foreign ministry.

(With inputs from agencies.)