Blinken says meeting with Lavrov is off after Russia moves on Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva this week, he announced Tuesday, in the latest sign that diplomatic avenues with Russia over Ukraine are quickly closing.

"Now that we see the invasion is beginning and Russia has made clear its wholesale rejection of diplomacy, it does not make sense to go forward with that meeting at this time," Blinken said. "I consulted with our allies and partners -- all agree."

Blinken's announcement comes a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized...