Lavrov claims no easy Ukraine peace under Trump
- Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia deems a ceasefire in Ukraine ineffective and emphasized the need for future agreements to prevent violations.
- The Russian Foreign Minister expressed that Russia is open to consultations with the incoming Trump administration, provided they consider the root causes of the conflict.
- Lavrov concluded that negotiations should take into account Russia's national interests alongside those of other countries.
In an annual online press conference held on a Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov outlined Russia's position on significant global matters, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the potential for dialogue with the incoming US administration under President-elect Donald Trump, and the situation in Syria. Lavrov characterized a ceasefire in Ukraine as 'a path to nowhere' and emphasized that negotiations must include measures to prevent violations. He expressed openness to discussions with the Trump administration, highlighting the need for understanding the root causes of the conflict. Additionally, Lavrov mentioned private proposals received from France regarding talks that exclude Ukraine and stressed that Russia will select targets in Ukraine based on perceived threats. The minister also noted that US relations would continue to involve efforts to contain Russia, despite signals from Trump's team indicating a desire for dialogue.