The U.S. Secretary of State used a quote from "The Godfather" in negotiations with Russia.

      Talks between the Russian and American delegations in Riyadh

      U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a quote from the film The Godfather during talks with the Russian delegation in Riyadh. The meeting took place on February 18. According to The New York Times (NYT), which cites its sources, during the talks in Riyadh Rubio quoted words of the character Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando. The Secretary of State wanted to "break the ice" in his communication with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. In the film Vito Corleone tells his son that men should not be careless. Rubio, according to the NYT, explained that nuclear powers should maintain contact. In response to this Lavrov, who usually looks serious, smiled.

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      U.S. Secretary of State used a quote from The Godfather in talks with Russia

      Talks between the Russian and American delegations in Riyadh

      U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used a quote from the film The Godfather during talks with the Russian delegation in Riyadh. 16:18 31.12.2025 Realnoe Vremya - Kazan

      NYT: Rubio quoted The Godfather in talks with the Russian delegation in Riyadh

      U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during the first talks with the Russian delegation, led by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, quoted The Godfather. 15:26 31.12.2025 Business Online - Kazan

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      Lavrov smiled afterwards

      U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at talks with the Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, 13:13 31.12.2025 Online47.Ru - Leningrad Region

      NYT: Rubio quoted The Godfather to Lavrov at talks in February

      The meeting of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Riyadh took an unexpected turn thanks to a quote from The Godfather pronounced by the U.S. official. 12:47 31.12.2025 Public News Service - Moscow

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