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Russia's Lavrov Urges US to Stay Engaged in Ukraine, Cites Alaska Agreements as First Step
Russian Foreign Minister Anton Lavrov called on the United States to remain involved in the Ukraine conflict, criticizing European plans as 'absolutely unrealistic.' He highlighted the Alaska agreements as the first stage toward ending the war, with the next phase being the most critical. The remarks underscore Russia's strategic reliance on U.S. involvement to shape the conflict's resolution.
Russian Foreign Minister Anton Lavrov stated during a press briefing that the United States should not let the Ukrainian issue be resolved by European nations, whom he described as having 'absolutely unrealistic plans.' Lavrov emphasized that the Alaska agreements mark the initial phase of a broader strategy to conclude the war, with the subsequent stage being the most crucial. The remarks were made in the context of ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the situation in Ukraine.
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StateTASSJun 15, 04:31 PM
Russia hopes US will not abandon Ukrainian issue — LavrovThe Russian foreign minister expressed hope that the US would not leave it to the Europeans with their "absolutely unrealistic plans"
StateTASSJun 15, 04:24 PM
Alaska agreements to pave way for Ukraine deal Russia can live with — LavrovAccording to the Russian foreign minister, this would be the most important stage, the first stage of ending the conflict