Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers have met in Turkey over a ceasefire.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Koliba said talks with the Russian Foreign Minister had made no progress on a ceasefire. He said the Russian foreign minister had not indicated his intention to evacuate Mariupol. We are ready for more meetings of the same nature for a ceasefire.
On the other hand, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia had given its suggestions to Ukraine and was waiting for a response. Sergei Lavrov said the military operation in Ukraine was proceeding according to plan.
He says the West’s attitude towards Ukraine is dangerous. The West is supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine. The West has been a threat to the region for many years. US denial of biological laboratories in Ukraine is not surprising.
Russia’s foreign minister has said that those who are giving up arms to Ukraine should be aware of its dangers. The West has created controversy by pressuring Ukraine to choose between Russia and the West. How can NATO decide on Russia’s security?
He said Russia does not want militancy in Ukraine and wants to see Ukraine remain neutral.
Sergei Lavrov said he was ready to discuss security guarantees with Ukraine. Russia will tolerate the current crisis and get out of it soon. Russia will try to ensure that Ukraine no longer depends on the West.
