“Russia does not see any real actions from Ukraine or the West aimed at peace,” – Lavrov said

Moscow sees no concrete actions from Kyiv or the West indicating a readiness for peace negotiations.

This information reported according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

“Russia has repeatedly expressed its readiness for negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. We advocate for a truly final, just, and sustainable solution that addresses the root causes of the crisis. A temporary truce or freezing of the conflict is unacceptable,” Lavrov stated regarding the prospects of resolving the crisis.

He emphasized that such a “truce” would likely be exploited by the West to bolster Ukraine’s Armed Forces and prepare for a renewed military offensive. Lavrov pointed to ongoing Western military supplies to Ukraine, ultimatums directed at Russia, a legal ban on negotiations with Moscow, and unresolved questions about the legitimacy of Ukraine’s government as evidence of this strategy.

Meanwhile, peace initiatives by China and Brazil underscore the importance of adhering to the UN Charter. Lavrov noted that the principle of self-determination of peoples is just as important as the principle of territorial integrity.

Lavrov stated that the basis for peace talks could be the framework agreed upon during Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Belarus and Turkey in the spring of 2022. However, he stressed that the current situation and the positions articulated by President Vladimir Putin in June 2024 must also be taken into account.

Lavrov also commented on the willingness of former U.S. President Donald Trump to establish direct communication with Moscow, calling it a “commendable” effort. He noted that if relations between the two countries could be restored to “a semblance of normalcy” under a new U.S. leader, it would be a significant achievement.