Marco Rubio’s high-stakes trip to the Philippines brings U.S.-Russia diplomacy back into focus as he meets Lavrov to revive peace talks in Ukraine — a fragile but vital effort amid global nuclear tensions. Simultaneously, Rubio confronts China’s rising assertiveness in the South China Sea, warning of escalating risks and calling for restraint. As ASEAN nations push for a non-aggression pact with Beijing to safeguard vital trade routes, the U.S. and China brace for high-level talks — including Xi’s September visit — as the world watches for signs of de-escalation or confrontation.

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