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Lavrov Condemns Western Ambitions on Ukraine, Praises US Envoy's Desire to Normalize Relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the West for fostering the dangerous undertaking of suppressing and dismembering Russia. He also expressed appreciation for the desire of U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner to normalize relations. The remarks highlight ongoing diplomatic tensions and potential shifts in U.S.-Russia dialogue.

Lavrov stated that the West has always openly nurtured the dangerous undertaking of suppressing and dismembering Russia, according to TASS. He noted Russia's appreciation for the desire of U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and businessman Jared Kushner to normalize relations. The remarks were made during a diplomatic exchange, reflecting the complex and often adversarial nature of U.S.-Russia relations.

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StateTASSJun 5, 11:45 AM
Vicious circle in dialogue with US on Ukraine, Western ambitions: Lavrov's statements

According to the Russian foreign minister, the West has always openly nurtured the dangerous undertaking of suppressing and dismembering Russia

StateTASSJun 5, 05:10 AM
Vicious circle seen in dialogue with US on Ukraine — Lavrov

The Foreign Minister noted that Russia appreciates the desire of the special envoy of the US President, Steve Witkoff, and businessman Jared Kushner to normalize relations