Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that Russia would only accept a legally binding ceasefire agreement that guarantees lasting peace and the security of both Russia and its neighboring countries. In his remarks, Lavrov emphasized that a weak ceasefire, which only serves to freeze the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, would be ineffective and counterproductive.
Lavrov expressed concerns that such a truce could be exploited by the United States and its allies to re-arm Ukraine, potentially prolonging the conflict. He argued that a temporary halt to hostilities would not lead to meaningful peace, describing a truce as “a path to nowhere.”
Instead, the Russian Foreign Minister called for a comprehensive legal agreement that would address all aspects of the conflict, particularly security guarantees for the Russian Federation and its neighboring states. Lavrov emphasized that these legal documents must be structured in a way that prevents any future violations.
“The goal is to create binding agreements that ensure the security of Russia and its neighbors, with a clear mechanism to prevent any breaches of these accords,” Lavrov stated. He underscored that any peace settlement must be robust and designed to last, rather than providing a temporary solution to a prolonged crisis.
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