Lavrov appreciated the approach of Witkoff and Kushner to the negotiations on Ukraine
Quick Look
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are not making unfair demands on Russia in the framework of negotiations on the Ukrainian issue, emphasizing Moscow’s readiness for dialogue without ultimatums.
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Why It Matters
Russia and the United States maintain contacts on resolving the situation in Ukraine. Lavrov emphasizes that Moscow is ready for dialogue if it is not based on ultimatums.
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Lavrov said that Witkoff and Kushner are not making unfair or impossible demands in negotiations with Russia on Ukraine.
Lavrov noted that Russia does not refuse negotiations if it understands that the other side is committed to solving the problem and not issuing ultimatums.
MOSCOW, September 8 - RIA Novosti. US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and the American leader's son-in-law Jared Kushner in negotiations with Russia on Ukraine do not demand the impossible from the Russian Federation and do not put forward unfair demands, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
“But we will not refuse negotiations when we know that the people proposing negotiations do so with the intention of dealing with the problem, and not giving us an ultimatum,” Lavrov said in an interview with the “Big Game” program on Channel One.
Open Questions
- What are the specific terms of the proposals being discussed?
- Will official negotiations continue in the near future?
