Russia urges political solutions as U.S. boosts Ukraine aid
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, emphasized in an interview with the American "Newsweek" the necessity of ending the "conflict" in Ukraine, not just achieving a ceasefire. He also assured that Russia is ready for political-diplomatic solutions.
1:22 PM EDT, October 8, 2024
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In the conversation published on Monday, the head of Russian diplomacy warned the United States of "dangerous consequences" for increasing military aid to Ukraine, particularly the provision of long-range missiles, instead of supporting Russian proposals to resolve the conflict.
Kremlin's demands are Ukraine's capitulation
The Kremlin proposes, among other things, handing over control of four Ukrainian regions—Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, along with areas not controlled by the Russian army—and Crimea to Russia as a way to end the war.
"Even if Moscow bears the costs, Kyiv and its supporters may lose more in this long war," noted Lavrov.
When asked about the impact of the U.S. presidential elections on American-Russian relations, the minister said, "The outcome (of these elections) does not matter, as both parties have reached a consensus on countering (Russia)."
"It would be natural for the host of the White House, regardless of who it is, to address internal matters (of their country) instead of seeking adventures tens of thousands of miles from American shores," he added.
However, "Newsweek" notes that the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections on November 5 may be crucial for the further course of the war in Ukraine, partly because U.S. support for Ukraine is a significant topic in the election campaign between the candidates: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
