Lavrov asserts Russia will not compromise on Ukraine, cites Trump talks in Alaska
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia would not compromise on Ukraine, citing agreements reached during talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Lavrov emphasized that European statements on Russia-Ukraine contacts were inadequate, reflecting a neocolonial mindset. He reiterated that diplomatic resolution of the conflict remains possible with specific security guarantees.
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According to the Russian foreign minister, the Ukrainian conflict can still be resolved through political and diplomatic means
The Russian top diplomat recalled that Moscow had already did that when the sides had reached the agreement in Istanbul
The foreign minister emphasized that such behavior by representatives of the Old World "demonstrates that the neocolonial mentality and neocolonial ambitions are still very much alive and driving many of Europe's initiatives and positions"
According to the foreign minister, this requires specific legally binding security guarantees based on the principle of indivisibility of security, including ensuring Russia's security on its western borders
According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements and would not support alternative interim arrangements or bend to ultimatums.