Sun Mar 16 10:45:44 UTC 2025: ## Lavrov Urges Restraint in Yemen After US Strikes, Calls for Political Dialogue
**Moscow, Russia** – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov pressed for an immediate end to hostilities in Yemen and a resumption of political dialogue following a phone call Saturday with US Senator Marco Rubio. The call, the Kremlin announced Sunday, followed the United States’ announcement of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
During the conversation, Senator Rubio reportedly informed Minister Lavrov of the US military action. In response, Minister Lavrov emphasized the urgent need for all parties involved to cease the use of force and prioritize negotiations to prevent further bloodshed. The Russian Foreign Ministry underscored Minister Lavrov’s position, highlighting the importance of a political solution to the ongoing conflict.
This latest communication between Moscow and Washington marks a continuation of the renewed dialogue initiated since the start of the current US administration. Russia has previously criticized US and British military intervention in Yemen and maintains ties with the Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, a close Russian ally. The Kremlin’s call for restraint underscores its ongoing concerns about the escalating violence in Yemen and its commitment to a peaceful resolution.
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