We don’t mind negotiations: Lavrov on ceasefire possibility with Ukraine

On Sunday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Moscow is not opposed to dialogue to settle the conflict in Ukraine, but that any such talks must take into consideration “the realities on the ground” and the causes that have accumulated due to “NATO’s aggressive policy.”

During a press conference, Lavrov responded to ANI’s question by saying that the parties had agreed to sign a treaty to settle the conflict and that documents were also initialed, but that the West was creating barriers.

…Everyone seeks tranquility…We signed a treaty to end the war around 18 months ago. Even the initials are ours on these papers. Then the Anglo-Saxons told (Ukraine President) Zelenskyy not to sign it so they could get confessions from us…,” Lavrov stated.

“President Putin has lately remarked, ‘We don’t mind conversations,’ but any such negotiations need to assess the realities on the ground and take into consideration the causes that have been piling for decades upon decades due to NATO’s aggressive attitude…Ukrainian authorities “are currently threatening to physically destroy Russians,” he continued.

He was asked if a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine is possible.
In February of last year, hostilities between Russia and Ukraine began.

After the G20 Summit was over, Lavrov held a news conference in which he called it “historic.”

He characterized the declaration’s call for an open and equal balance of interests as a positive development.

This Summit has been an important step on a long road… For the first time in history, G20 countries from the Global South have been genuinely unified under an Indian leadership.

Thanks in large part to the united stances taken by countries of the Global South to defend their rightful rights, he praised the efforts of our BRICS partners (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).

The declaration’s emphasis on striking a “clear and equitable balance of interests” strikes me as the kind of compromise that can only be good for everyone involved. It’s a noble goal, and we’re well on our way to achieving it.

During Brazil’s presidency next year and South Africa’s presidency in 2025, we will do our part to reinforce these positive tendencies,” he added.

Lavrov also mentioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suggestion to evaluate the New Delhi Summit’s recommendations at a virtual G20 session in November, near the end of India’s G20 chairmanship.

Prime Minister Modi said via video conference that he would be holding another G20 summit at the end of November, bringing today’s session to a close. It’ll give us a chance to discuss how we’re doing with putting into practice the decisions we made today,” he said.

The Russian president said the West had broken their word by not providing enough money to combat climate change.

Even 100 billion US dollars a year had been promised by the West a long time ago to combat the negative effects of climate change, but nothing has been done on this front. To maintain a healthy equilibrium in the international financial system, the declaration also details the steps that must be taken to fulfill previously made commitments, he said.

To evaluate the recommendations and proposals made at the primary forum for international economic cooperation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed holding a virtual G20 session in November.

Prime Minister Modi officially passed the Group of 20 presidency gavel to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva before declaring the meeting over.

On the first day of the summit, Saturday in New Delhi, the G20 issued their declaration.

According to the declaration, nuclear weapons use or threat of use is unacceptable, and all states must refrain from the use of force to seek territorial acquisition in violation of the territorial integrity, sovereignty, or political independence of any state in accordance with the United Nations Charter.

While recalling the Bali discussion, it reads, “Concerning the war in Ukraine, we reiterated our national positions and resolutions adopted at the UN Security Council and the UN General Assembly (A/RES/ES-11/1 and A/RES/ES-11/6) and underscored that all states must act in a manner consistent with the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter in its entirety.”

“Recognizing that while the G20 is not the platform to resolve geopolitical and security issues, we acknowledge that these issues can have significant consequences for the global economy,” it continued.

Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) lauded the efforts of Turkey and the United Nations (UN) in brokering the Istanbul Agreements, which include the Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and theSecretariat of the United Nations on Promoting Russian Food Products and Fertilizers to the World Markets and the Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs from Ukrainian Ports (Black Sea Initiative), and called for their full, timely, and effective implementation to ensure the

This is essential in order to fulfill orders from underdeveloped and developing nations, particularly in Africa.

The leaders stressed the human suffering and the negative additional impacts of the war in Ukraine on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation, and growth, which has complicated the policy environment for countries, especially developing and least developed countries that are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic disruption that has derailed progress towards the SDGs.

The declaration stated that “there were different views and assessments of the situation.”

Members of the Group of Twenty (G20) lauded the efforts of Turkey and the United Nations (UN) in brokering the Istanbul Agreements, which include the Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and theSecretariat of the United Nations on Promoting Russian Food Products and Fertilizers to the World Markets and the Initiative on the Safe Transportation of Grain and Foodstuffs from Ukrainian Ports (Black Sea Initiative), and called for their full, timely, and effective implementation to ensure the

This is essential in order to fulfill orders from underdeveloped and developing nations, particularly in Africa.

The leaders stressed the human suffering and the negative additional impacts of the war in Ukraine on global food and energy security, supply chains, macro-financial stability, inflation, and growth, which has complicated the policy environment for countries, especially developing and least developed countries that are still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic disruption that has derailed progress towards the SDGs.

The declaration stated that “there were different views and assessments of the situation.”

We urge all nations to observe the norms of international law, such as respect for sovereign territory, adherence to humanitarian standards, and participation in the multilateral system designed to maintain world peace. Diplomacy and open communication are essential for preventing and resolving crises and conflicts peacefully.

“We will unite in our endeavor to address the adverse impact of the war on the global economy and welcome all relevant and constructive initiatives that support a comprehensive, just, and durable peace in Ukraine that will uphold all the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter for the promotion of peaceful, friendly, and good neighboring relations among nations in the spirit of ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future,'” it said.