Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Ukraine for dismissing talks on humanitarian issues and questioned Kyiv's commitment to dialogue. Speaking at a press conference in China, Lavrov stated that if Ukraine considers the Istanbul negotiation format exhausted, it indicates a lack of concern for its people. He noted that Ukraine has not scheduled the third round of negotiations with Russia, despite having the opportunity to do so, and highlighted changes in the composition of the Ukrainian delegation. Lavrov also suggested that Western countries have specific interests in proposing a ceasefire for Ukraine. These remarks underscore ongoing tensions and stalled diplomatic efforts between Russia and Ukraine.
🇷🇺🇨🇳 Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in China: ▪️ Ukraine no longer mentions the third round of negotiations with Russia, and the composition of their delegation is changing. ▪️ If Kiev had named a date for the third round, perhaps 30
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Statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference in China ▪️The third round of negotiations with the Russian Federation is no longer mentioned by Ukraine, and their delegation composition is also changing. ▪️If Kyiv had named the date of the third https://t.co/4JVkz1BxGI