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Lavrov offers face-to-face meeting with Rubio as Russia signals diplomatic opening amid Ukraine tensions
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he is prepared to hold another face-to-face meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signaling Moscow’s interest in keeping diplomatic channels open even as it refuses to shift its terms for ending the Ukraine war.
The offer was delivered to the state news agency RIA Novosti and first reported by Reuters on Sunday. «Secretary of State Marco Rubio and I understand the need for regular communication,» Lavrov said. «It is important for discussing the Ukrainian issue and promoting the bilateral agenda. That is why we communicate by telephone and are ready to hold face-to-face meetings when necessary.»
The diplomatic movement comes days after a major Russian weapons test that raised tensions further, when President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia had conducted a «successful test of a nuclear-powered underwater torpedo.» Two days later, on Oct. 31, the United States canceled a planned Budapest summit between President Donald Trump and President Putin following Russia’s firm stance on hard-line demands regarding Ukraine.
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U.S. President Donald Trump, right, greets Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, left, prior his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, during the G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany, Friday, July 7, 2017. (Mikhail Klimentyev, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Recent Diplomatic Track
Since early this year, the two sides have held several rounds of talks. On Feb. 18 in Riyadh, Rubio and Lavrov led delegations that agreed to restore normal diplomatic mission operations and set up technical teams. A follow-up meeting on Feb. 27 in Istanbul focused on embassy access, staffing, banking and restoring direct air links.
The pair met again on July 10 in Kuala Lumpur, where Rubio delivered what he called a «frank» message conveying Trump’s frustration at Russia’s lack of flexibility. On Sept. 24, during the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Rubio pressed Moscow again to take «meaningful steps toward a durable resolution,» according to a State Department readout.
A Russian journalist speaking from Moscow on condition of anonymity told Fox News Digital that the nuclear test should be read as political signaling. «At the moment, Russia and the U.S. are trying to feel each other out in the diplomatic field. Nuclear test turmoil is a diplomatic lever and nothing more,» he said. Trump and Putin are «trying to play Nixon’s ‘crazy president’ card to see who chickens first, also to test reaction.»
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In this photo released by the Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via their telegram channel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov listens to North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui during their talks in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. (Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service telegram channel via AP)
He added that the Kremlin remains committed to its objectives in Ukraine. «The Kremlin still wants to reach the objective of the ‘special military operation’ and is going to play it at a steady pace until Ukraine crumbles or something else happens.»
Rumors Around Lavrov’s Status Rejected
Rumors that Lavrov had fallen out of favor intensified when he missed a major Kremlin meeting. But on Nov. 7, the Kremlin «dismissed speculation,» Reuters reported.
The Moscow journalist confirmed the information to Fox News Digital: «The Kremlin denied these rumors twice. And it says a lot that Lavrov is not in disgrace. In Russia, usually officials in disgrace lose their position before it’s even become known to the public.» He added that Lavrov publicly addressed several issues yesterday, «so he is apparently sitting at the Foreign Ministry chair firmly.»
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives for an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (Yuri Gripas/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Lavrov also reiterated Russia’s conditions for ending the war, Reuters reported. According to Reuters, he said, «No one questions the territorial integrity of Russia and the choice of the residents of Crimea, Donbas and Novorossiya,» and noted that Moscow is waiting for U.S. confirmation that earlier «Anchorage agreements» on frozen assets remain in force.
The U.S. State Dept. did not respond to a request for comment before publication time.
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At least seven explosions could be heard in Venezuela’s capital city of Caracas early Saturday morning, according to reports.
Low-flying aircraft were seen flying over Caracas at about 2 a.m. local time on Saturday, according to The Associated Press.
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a Notice to Air Missions at 1 a.m. EST on Saturday prohibiting all U.S. aircraft from operating «at all altitudes within Venezuelan airspace.»
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said Thursday that his government was open to negotiating an agreement with the United States after months of American military pressure targeting drug trafficking networks tied to his government.
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En 1991, U2 presentó “One” como parte del álbum Achtung Baby. La banda irlandesa, integrada por Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton y Larry Mullen Jr., grabó la canción en Berlín, Alemania, durante el proceso de reunificación del país. El tema nació mientras el grupo atravesaba tensiones internas severas y una búsqueda de renovación artística. La primera interpretación pública de “One” ocurrió ese mismo año, en medio de expectativas marcadas por éxitos previos.
En la década anterior, U2 alcanzó reconocimiento mundial mediante álbumes como The Joshua Tree y Rattle and Hum. La banda realizó giras internacionales y obtuvo premios importantes. Sin embargo, de acuerdo con la crónica publicada por American Songwriter, las críticas a Rattle and Hum dejaron al grupo en una situación delicada, con dudas sobre su identidad musical. El ánimo dentro de la banda reflejaba incertidumbre, a pesar del éxito comercial.
Según varios testimonios citados por el medio, U2 eligió Berlín y los legendarios Hansa Studios para iniciar una nueva etapa. Los integrantes pretendían capturar el espíritu del cambio europeo, inspirados por la caída del Muro de Berlín. Pero el ambiente en el estudio era tenso. Bono y The Edge exploraban sonidos nuevos de la escena europea, mientras que Adam Clayton y Larry Mullen Jr. tenían posturas diferentes respecto a la dirección musical.
En el transcurso de una sesión de grabación, el grupo encontró una progresión de acordes diferente mientras trabajaba en otra canción. Ese descubrimiento cambió el clima en el estudio. Impulsados por la inspiración, finalizaron la estructura básica de “One”—acordes, melodía y las primeras letras—en solo quince minutos. Daniel Lanois, coproductor del álbum, colaboró para grabar la primera versión demo del tema.
Brian Eno, otro de los productores participantes, sugirió varios cambios al llegar semanas después. El proceso requirió meses de revisiones antes de obtener la versión finalizada en septiembre de 1991. De acuerdo con American Songwriter, la canción sirvió como punto de inflexión y permitió a la banda reencontrar cohesión artística.
La melodía de “One” alterna un verso melancólico con un estribillo luminoso. Según el análisis de la publicación mencionada, Bono aportó letras que reflejaban emociones contradictorias: resentimiento, dependencia mutua, unidad y desacuerdo. Estas sensaciones estaban presentes tanto entre los miembros del grupo como en la ciudad de Berlín en aquel momento.
Bono declaró a la prensa que el mensaje central de la canción no radica en una unidad idealizada, sino en la necesidad de convivir a pesar de las diferencias. El cantante afirmó: “Es una canción sobre unirse, pero no en un sentido utópico. Expresa que debemos aprender a convivir para sobrevivir, ya que no existe otra opción”.
En el libro autobiográfico del grupo, Bono amplió esa idea. Expresó su frustración porque algunas personas interpretan la frase “we get to carry each other” como una imposición. Explicó que la línea refleja la única salida posible: “La manera de seguir adelante depende de que nos ayudemos mutuamente”.
“One” no solo narra las diferencias que separan a las personas, sino el deber de cooperar para superar desafíos comunes. Estas interpretaciones generaron debate y múltiples lecturas a lo largo de los años. Diversos críticos apuntan que la complejidad emocional de la canción ha favorecido su permanencia en el repertorio de la banda y su vigencia cultural.
La versión definitiva de “One”, incluida en Achtung Baby, es considerada por especialistas como uno de los puntos altos de la discografía de U2. El tema se destaca por una interpretación vocal intensa de Bono, especialmente en el segmento final, cuando alcanza notas agudas características de su estilo.
En 2006, Mary J. Blige realizó una versión que aportó matices distintos. Sin embargo, para la crítica, la grabación original mantiene un lugar privilegiado en la música contemporánea. De acuerdo con American Songwriter, U2 defendió “One” como una declaración sobre la resiliencia colectiva y la importancia de elegir la unidad frente a la adversidad.
La influencia de “One” trasciende su época. La canción permanece como símbolo de reconciliación y entendimiento, atributos reconocidos tanto por la industria musical como por su base de seguidores. U2 consolidó su lugar en la historia del rock con este tema, que nació de la crisis y se proyectó como un himno universal sobre la convivencia.
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