Russia Blames Kiev for Halting Peace Talks, Reiterates Openness to Proposals
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Kiev, not Moscow, halted peace negotiations, while Russia remains open to considering constructive proposals for conflict resolution, including direct contacts, according to an interview with Izvestia.
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Why It Matters
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Kiev interrupted the negotiating process for conflict settlement with Moscow.
MOSCOW, August 3. /TASS/. It was Kiev that interrupted the negotiating process on the settlement of the conflict with Moscow, while Russia never refused to consider constructive proposals, including in the format of contacts, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.
"Russian officials repeatedly stated their openness to negotiations. It was the Ukrainian side that interrupted them and even cancelled them on their behalf," Galuzin said in an interview with Russia’s Izvestia daily.
"We have never refused to consider constructive proposals, including in the format of contacts," Galuzin stressed.
"Will such ideas [regarding proposals] be received? It's not up to us," the diplomat added.
Open Questions
- What specific proposals did Russia consider constructive?
- What were the reasons for Kiev interrupting negotiations?
- What format of contacts is Russia open to?
