Russia’s foreign minister says discussing a ceasefire before a comprehensive peace agreement for Ukraine is “not serious”.
MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Wednesday that talk of a ceasefire in Ukraine prior to a full peace settlement is “simply not serious”.
Lavrov reiterated that Russia remains open to peace talks regarding the conflict.
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He commented on a report that White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are seeking to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Lavrov noted that Putin has repeatedly expressed openness to serious discussions about peace in Ukraine.
“It would be helpful if Washington briefed Moscow on the latest peace proposals for Ukraine,” Lavrov said. – Reuters
