Bangladesh, Feb. 16 -- In a significant development in US-Russia diplomacy, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on February 15, marking an effort to reset bilateral relations and coordinate a potential meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The call comes at a crucial moment, as both nations navigate heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the discussion between Lavrov and Rubio was centered on restoring a “mutually respectful dialogue” and addressing longstanding issues in US-Russia relations. The conversation focused on removing unilateral sanct...