Lavrov says Russia has no deadline for ending war

Lavrov: Moscow does not name timeframe for end of war against Ukraine

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov said that the Russian leadership does not set specific deadlines for the end of the war against Ukraine.

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According to Lavrov, Moscow is not focused on time frames in the issue of war.

«Have you heard anything from us about deadlines? There are no deadlines in Russia. We have tasks. We are solving them,» he said.

In this way, the Russian side is signalling its intention to continue military operations in line with its own strategic goals.

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Previously, the Russian leadership has repeatedly stated its readiness for negotiations, but at the same time continues its military campaign against Ukraine.

Experts note that the absence of a specific timeframe may indicate the Kremlin's bet on a protracted war and an attempt to exhaust Ukraine and its partners.