Russia’s foreign minister said Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine but dismissed calls for a ceasefire absent a full peace deal as unserious.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Wednesday that Russia is willing to engage in peace talks over Ukraine but considers proposals for a ceasefire ahead of a comprehensive peace agreement to be lacking seriousness.
Speaking in response to a report by Bloomberg, Lavrov was asked about claims that White House envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of President Donald Trump, were seeking to travel to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Lavrov said Putin has repeatedly stated that Russia is open to serious discussions aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. However, he emphasized that any negotiations must focus on reaching a full peace settlement rather than pursuing a temporary halt in fighting without agreed terms.
He added that it would be useful for Washington to formally brief Moscow on the latest peace proposals being considered for Ukraine, suggesting that clearer communication from the United States could help determine whether meaningful negotiations are possible.
Lavrov did not comment directly on whether such a meeting with U.S. representatives would take place, but reiterated that Russia’s position remains unchanged: peace talks must address the broader political and security issues underlying the conflict rather than begin with a standalone ceasefire.
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