Zelensky earned no respite in hostilities, Russia cannot buy his promises — Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov states that Russia will continue the special military operation objectives.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia will not accept promises from Vladimir Zelensky for a respite in hostilities, affirming that Russia remains committed to the objectives of its special military operation.
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Why It Matters
The Russian government refers to its invasion of Ukraine as a 'special military operation'. Russia maintains that its original objectives for the conflict remain unchanged.
MOSCOW, October 12. /TASS/. Vladimir Zelensky has not earned a respite in hostilities, and Russia will not be taken in by his promises, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a news conference following talks with Lebanese Foreign Minister and Minister of Emigrants Youssef Rajji.
"I do not think he has earned a respite. I do not think we will once again buy into assurances and promises. President [of Russia Vladimir Putin] has made this very clear. We continue to achieve the objectives of the special military operation. They are well known to everyone. We have never changed them, unlike Zelensky and his European masters, who keep zigzagging and changing course. Therefore, we have nothing to justify ourselves for to anyone," the foreign minister said.
Open Questions
- What specific 'promises' from Zelensky is Lavrov referring to?
- Will there be any future diplomatic engagement between the two parties?
