U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States remains prepared to play a “constructive role” in efforts to end the war in Ukraine after meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The talks take place on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila on July 23, according to the reports. Rubio’s comments emphasize the U.S. readiness to support diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing the conflict to an end. The coverage frames the meeting as part of Rubio’s engagement with the international environment during the ASEAN event, with Lavrov also attending. Both outlets report the same core point: Rubio states the U.S. is committed to contributing constructively to ending the war following his discussion with Lavrov. The reports do not provide additional details on specific proposals or timelines for negotiations, focusing instead on Rubio’s stated willingness to support a path toward ending the fighting.