Russia presented the conditions for peace with Ukraine, demanding, among others, demilitarisation, denazification and designation of its occupied territories.
Sergei Lavrow stressed that the Kremlin is not curious in a temporary ceasefire, but in a permanent end to the conflict.
The US expresses disappointment at Moscow's deficiency of openness to negotiations, as confirmed by president Donald Trump after last week's conversation with Vladimir Putin.
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The head of the Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs gave the Hungarian Magyar Nemzet interview on Monday. In its course, it presented the conditions to be met in order to let peace with Ukraine.
– The mark list is demilitarisation and denazification Ukraine, abolishing all sanctions imposed on Russia, withdrawal of all applications against Russia and return of assetswhich were illegally taken over by the West. All these provisions should be included in a legally binding peace agreement," said Lavrow.
The Russian Minister noted that “it is equally crucial ensuring respect for human rights in the territories under the control of the Kiev regime, which after 2014 began to dispose of everything related to Russia, the Russians and the Russian-speaking population." Among these things he mentioned Russian language, culture, tradition, religion and Russian-speaking media.
Lavrow besides stated that it was essential recognition by the global community joining Russia of occupied Ukrainian territories. "People there decided their destiny through the anticipation of freely expressing their will in a referendum," he said.
War in Ukraine. Russia doesn't want a ceasefire.
The Minister noted that the Kremlin was open to resolving the conflict on the way of diplomacy. However, he stated that Russia was curious in the permanent end of the war, alternatively than simply bringing about a temporary ceasefire which was requested by Ukraine West and the US.
– We don't request a break., which the Kiev government and its abroad powers would like so that they could regroup troops, proceed to mobilize and strengthen military capabilities," he said.
Moscow makes the terms. Donald Trump disappointed
Moscow has been presenting its conditions for peace in Ukraine for a long time, not allowing negotiations. However, these demands are unacceptable to Kiev, especially as regards Russia's takeover of occupied territories.
The deficiency of willingness to negociate is besides beginning to dislike US president Donald Trump, who seeks to end the war. He expressed his discontent last week after a telephone conversation he had with Russian president Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader was expected to tell him I will not quit on the targets Moscow set itself in war.
– I'm disappointed. The phone. I don't think Putin wants to stop," stated the American President.
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