Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the complexities in US-Russia relations, with lingering issues from previous US administrations that require significant time to resolve [1][2] - Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov expressed willingness to meet with US Secretary of State Rubio, emphasizing the need to consider Russia's interests for achieving peace in Ukraine [1] - Lavrov addressed several key topics regarding US-Russia relations, including the extension of the New START treaty, mediation of the Ukraine crisis, and the handling of frozen Russian assets abroad [1] Group 2 - There is mutual interest in holding a meeting between the US and Russian leaders in Budapest, but such a meeting requires careful preparation [2] - Speculation regarding the timing of a potential meeting between the leaders has been discouraged, as any predictions may lack a solid basis [2] - Reports suggest that Lavrov has been marginalized, indicated by his absence from recent high-level meetings and a lack of disclosed travel plans [2]