Ukraine–Russia

Lavrov says Russia remains open to talks but will not halt the war during negotiations

DECISIONS AND STATEMENTS
Location
Russia
Actors
Russia · Ukraine
Importance
Standard

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow is still ready for negotiations, but the military operation will not be paused while talks take place, saying Russia has already drawn conclusions from prior experience.

Verification: Probable

Evidence: Lavrov: Russia remains ready for talks but will not stop the military operation

Official Russian foreign ministry post; a statement of policy, not independently corroborated beyond the ministry.