Russian and Ukrainian Leaders Discuss Ending War and Ammunition Situation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Russia is interested in ending the war in Ukraine as fast as possible, but the Ukrainian government has insisted that negotiations can only begin if Russia withdraws its forces behind Ukrainian borders as established in 1991. Lavrov and Brazil's Foreign Minister discussed the context needed to tackle such problems based on long-term agreements rather than short-term solutions. Russia does not accept preconditions regarding Ukraine, particularly the requirement to withdraw Russian troops.