On May 6, it was reported that the US State Department announced Russia's initiative for phone talks. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke with US Senator Marco Rubio. This call occurred three days before the Victory Day parade in Moscow.
The contents of the conversation have not been officially disclosed. Available reports suggest the discussion focused on preventing potential strikes on Moscow on May 9, a date significant for Russian leadership, particularly Vladimir Putin. Other topics allegedly included Iran and cooperation on Cuba, though details remain unclear. Experts note that Moscow has so far failed to achieve concrete results in its dialogue with Washington.
Russia continually seeks leverage over the US and attempts to engage in dialogue, but typically receives firm responses. The Ukrainian president's ceasefire proposal for May 8-9 has not been supported in the Kremlin, and attacks on Ukrainian cities continue.
In response to Russian provocations, military experts predict that Russia will persist in shaping its own policy and dictating terms, focusing dialogue primarily with the US. Lavrov has also proposed Russian mediation in issues regarding Iran and the lifting of restrictions on shipments to Cuba.
Regarding the US response, experts say Washington is currently maintaining a neutral stance on the frontline escalation. Donald Trump, in particular, has not planned sharp statements or reactions to military moves by either side. No key decisions on negotiations have been announced in the Kremlin, and Ukraine should not expect major changes in the US approach soon.
The article also mentions China's ongoing supply of components for Russia's and Iran's military industry, despite Western sanctions. Trump's planned visit to Beijing, whose date is unconfirmed, may become another element in global diplomatic maneuvering, but core security issues remain tied to the Middle East rather than decisions on Ukraine.
