The US does not allow Ukraine to hold peace talks with Russia, intending to “consume” Moscow in this way. This was stated by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, reports TASS.
According to him, the Russian side is accused of refusing to negotiate with Ukraine. [президент РФ Владимир] Putin has repeatedly said that it is not a serious proposal.”
“The example of the Istanbul story clearly shows that at that time they were slapped and said, “Early, early, you still
“Russia is not exhausted enough to make us Americans think that’s enough,” Lavrov said.
Before The New York Times WroteThe demands of the Russian and Ukrainian parties to start negotiations are categorically unacceptable for Russia and Ukraine. This leads US and European officials to conclude that diplomatic talks between Moscow and Kyiv are unlikely anytime soon.