All articles tagged with #zelensky letter
Lavrov says there is no realistic path to negotiations with Kyiv now, arguing Western support and battlefield momentum will decide the war rather than diplomacy; Zelensky’s public open letter is cited as proof Kyiv doesn't want talks, while Putin mocks the idea of a direct meeting.
Lavrov said Kyiv’s open letter to Putin shows Ukraine has no interest in negotiations and argued that the war’s outcome will be decided by battlefield actions, not diplomacy; Putin rejected direct talks, while Western leaders urged a ceasefire and negotiations under conditions. Moscow also criticized the US for not honoring past understandings and highlighted divided Western views on mediation as Washington maintains support for Ukraine.