Sergey Lavrov has said that it is impossible to resolve the conflict with Ukraine without security guarantees for Russia. His statement came today amid ongoing hostilities.
Lavrov's statement on guarantees
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov stressed that Moscow would not agree to resolve the conflict with Ukraine without security guarantees. He stressed that these guarantees are a key condition for any negotiations to end the war. Lavrov did not specify details about the content or format of possible guarantees. The statement came amid the ongoing Confrontation in eastern Ukraine.
Russia's position
It is not the first time that the Russian side has voiced the demand for security guarantees as a precondition for peace talks. However, Lavrov's statement today confirms that Moscow's position remains unchanged. The Ukrainian authorities have not yet commented on the Russian Foreign Ministry's statement. Previous similar demands have not found support among Ukraine's Western partners.
The context of the events
War between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for more than two years. Both sides blame each other for the lack of progress in the negotiations. The situation on the frontline remains tense.
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