Russia’s Lavrov Demands Immediate Ceasefire: Urges U.S. Secretary Rubio to Halt Yemen Airstrikes

Moscow [Russia], March 17 (ANI): On Sunday (local time), U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washington’s intention to employ military action against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Responding to this, Lavrov stressed from his ministry that all involved parties should immediately halt the deployment of force.

On March 15, Secretary Marco Rubio notified Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the U.S. decision to initiate a military operation against the Houthi forces. According to a statement posted on X by Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sergey Lavrov emphasized the necessity for all parties involved to halt the use of force immediately.