Rubio Tries Diplomacy Amid Rising Tensions | Tulsa News

Tulsa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the Philippines pushing for renewed diplomacy on Ukraine while navigating rising regional tensions. He’s set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov amid stalled mediation efforts, emphasizing the need for communication between nuclear powers—even amid deep disagreements. Beyond Ukraine, Rubio seeks cooperation with Russia on other fronts, all while ASEAN nations grapple with China’s provocative submarine-launched missile test, condemned by Australia as destabilizing. Rubio also met with China’s Wang Yi, condemning a recent South China Sea clash and…