The article discusses Russia's insistence on total victory in its conflict with Ukraine, as articulated by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Following recent talks with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Russia's demands have intensified, including a call for the U.S. to lift sanctions and recognition of Crimea and other territories as Russian. Lavrov emphasized that Kyivâs acknowledgment of these demands must be legally binding, indicating a firm stance with no willingness to compromise, which poses significant challenges for ongoing peace negotiations.
Lavrov insisted that Russia will accept nothing less than total victory over Ukraine. The Kremlin's current demands have escalated since the beginning of peace negotiations.
Lavrov articulated that international recognition of Crimea and other Ukrainian regions as part of Russia is an imperative demand for negotiation, reflecting Russia's unwillingness to compromise.
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