Rubio claimed "Russian aircraft in Alaska can only pay for fuel in cash," Russian Foreign Minister responded

On August 17, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo revealed details of the meeting between US and Russian leaders in Alaska during an interview with the National Broadcasting Company. He mentioned that due to US sanctions on Russia, the Russian delegation was forced to pay for fuel in cash when refueling in Alaska. According to the latest report from TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to Pompeo's remarks on August 19. "Fuel costs need to be paid one way or another, whether it's in cash or another form of payment, it doesn't really matter," Lavrov said on Russian 24 TV.