Lavrov ruled out a ceasefire during the negotiations
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia will not stop the special operation for the period of possible negotiations, citing the failure of the Istanbul agreements due to Western intervention.
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Why It Matters
The statement comes against the backdrop of previous interrupted negotiations and continued fighting.
Russia will not impose a ceasefire on the battlefield during the negotiations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke about the suspension of hostilities, TASS reports.
“We have said more than once that after the Istanbul agreements failed due to Western intervention, we will not stop the special military operation during the negotiations,” the diplomat said.
He added that Russia strives to end the conflict and is ready for substantive negotiations.
Open Questions
- What specific conditions does Russia put forward for the resumption of negotiations?
