Lavrov, Rubio Hold Call on Alaska Summit, Russia Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed by phone on Tuesday preparations for a summit on Friday between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

In a statement posted on Telegram, Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the two sides had reaffirmed their intention to hold successful talks.

The two leaders are expected to discuss a possible peace deal in Ukraine.

Putin held a phone call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and updated him on his planned talks with Trump, the Kremlin said on Tuesday.

The White House confirmed on Tuesday that the meeting will be held in Anchorage.