The Russian Foreign Ministry stated that security guarantees are needed not only for Ukraine but also for Russia
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Alexander Grushko said that the future peaceful settlement of the war should include security guarantees not only for Ukraine but also for Russia.
According to him, Moscow recognises the need to take into account Ukraine's security interests, but he called the «key factor» security interests of the russian federation.
Evaluation of the negotiation process
In parallel, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that there is «still a long way to go in the negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow», which indicates lack of a quick breakthrough in the diplomatic process.
The Russian side did not announce any specific parameters of possible arrangements or deadlines for reaching an agreement.
Context.
The statements by Russian officials came amid ongoing hostilities and international discussions on possible formats for ending the war.
Kyiv has previously stressed that any peaceful settlement should be based on territorial integrity of Ukraine, international law and security guarantees, agreed with partners.
Experts note that the parties' different approaches to peace conditions leave the negotiation process complex and lengthy.
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