Lavrov also commented on the visit to the Russian Ministry of…
Lavrov also commented on the visit to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by ambassadors from the UK, Germany, and France that took place last week. Lavrov stated that the envoys from Britain, Germany, and France did not say anything new during their meeting at the ministry.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov commented on the visit of ambassadors from Britain, Germany, and France to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- The ambassadors met with Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia.
- Russia stated that the Western diplomats did not present any new proposals during their meeting.
- Lavrov claimed that European countries mistakenly believe Russia is losing the conflict and therefore can be pressured into accepting demands.
- Russia emphasized that its approach to resolving the Ukraine conflict focuses on eliminating root causes, not on Western-imposed conditions.
- The ambassadors' visit occurred on June 11.
- Russia rejected attempts by Western nations to mediate or influence the outcome of the conflict.
Points of divergence
- Maria Zakharova stated that the West has understood its plans have failed and that events will unfold as Russia dictates, citing the battlefield situation as decisive. — vesti
- Dmitry Peskov previously indicated in May that 'the end is approaching' for military operations, though he later clarified that the conflict continues but goals are being pursued. — kommersant
- The countries of the 'Euro-trio' issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations after their meeting with Russian officials. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- Zakhrova: Everything will be as Russia said, and the West understands this — Вести
- Zakharova states that the EU and NATO realize the failure of their policy — Вести
- Lavrov Urges Against Guessing at End Dates for SCO Operations — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov: EU mistakenly believes Russia can be subjected to ultimatums — Ведомости
- Lavrov Calls Western Ultimatums to Russia Illusory — Вести
- Lavrov Claims British, German and French Ambassadors Said Nothing New at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Meeting — Москва 24
Key entities
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- West
- EU
- Ukraine
- Maria Zakharov
- Alexander Lukashenko
- Belarus
- France
- NATO
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