Lavrov said that Russia will not pause in the Northern Military District during negotiations
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a meeting of the UN Security Council that Russia will not suspend the special military operation for the period of negotiations in any format, noting that European countries want to use the respite to replenish Ukraine's military arsenals, while Russia is ready for negotiations to achieve a sustainable and just peace.
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Why It Matters
Russia is conducting a special military operation in Ukraine. Negotiations on a ceasefire and peaceful settlement are periodically discussed at international platforms, including the UN. Western countries often advocate a pause in hostilities for humanitarian purposes or negotiations.
Russia will not pause during a special military operation (SVO). Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke about this while speaking at a meeting of the UN Security Council, TASS reports.
“Taught by bitter experience, we will not pause in a special military operation during negotiations in any format,” Lavrov said.
According to him, European countries would like to replenish Ukraine's military arsenals with a break, while Russia is ready for negotiations to achieve a sustainable and just peace.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The special military operation will continue without pause in the coming weeks
Likely · Within weeks
Europe will increase military assistance to Ukraine to replenish its arsenals
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific conditions does Russia put forward for negotiations?
- How does Europe plan to replenish Ukraine's military arsenals in the context of the ongoing conflict?
- Is Ukraine ready for negotiations without a preliminary pause in the Northern Military District?
