US Secretary of State Rubio said on the 23rd in Manila, the Philippines, that there is currently no path that can quickly push the parties to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to reach an agreement. Rubio told reporters on the same day, “The challenge is how to push for an outcome acceptable to both parties. We've tried it before and will continue to try to see if we can find a middle ground acceptable to both parties.” Regarding aid to Ukraine, Rubio said that America's military support for Ukraine will remain unchanged and will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine within the framework of NATO. Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a press conference on the 23rd that the parties involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict agreed to continue diplomatic contacts, which is of positive significance, but they are currently not too optimistic about whether it is expected to speed up the resolution of the conflict. According to Russian sources, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated during talks with the US in Manila on the 23rd that Russia is willing to resolve the conflict through political and diplomatic efforts.

US Secretary of State Rubio said on the 23rd in Manila, the Philippines, that there is currently no path that can quickly push the parties to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict to reach an agreement. Rubio told reporters on the same day, “The challenge is how to push for an outcome acceptable to both parties. We've tried it before and will continue to try to see if we can find a middle ground acceptable to both parties.” Regarding aid to Ukraine, Rubio said that America's military support for Ukraine will remain unchanged and will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine within the framework of NATO. Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a press conference on the 23rd that the parties involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict agreed to continue diplomatic contacts, which is of positive significance, but they are currently not too optimistic about whether it is expected to speed up the resolution of the conflict. According to Russian sources, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated during talks with the US in Manila on the 23rd that Russia is willing to resolve the conflict through political and diplomatic efforts.