Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that Moscow is taking a firm stance ahead of talks to end the war in Ukraine. The upcoming discussions between Russian and US officials, set to commence in Riyadh, have been framed by the Trump administration as requiring difficult compromises from both Russia and Ukraine to achieve a negotiated peace.
When questioned by CNN about Russia's willingness to make concessions, Lavrov's response suggested a tough approach to negotiations. Lavrov's comments during a news conference in Moscow included historical inaccuracies, such as claiming that territories in present-day Ukraine were developed by Russian people over centuries. This sentiment mirrors President Vladimir Putin's previous assertions that Russians and Ukrainians are a unified entity.
