“We requested a conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs (Sergey. -
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) Lavrov yesterday and we still hope that it will take place the other day,” he said during a briefing.
According to him, the Russian side confirmed receipt of the request.
Price said that Blinken, in a conversation with Lavrov, plans to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the problem of prisoners, and a food deal.
Earlier, Blinken announced his intention to hold talks with Lavrov in the coming days.