In the question of conflict resolution, the main objective, according to Blinken, is to establish a lasting and just peace. TASS . “For some, the idea of a ceasefire may be tempting,” said the Secretary of State. At the same time, he expressed the opinion that this step would only be advantageous for Russia, which could allegedly “regroup its troops and attack again”.
Recall that Moscow has repeatedly declared that it is ready for negotiations with Kiev and has never refused them. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, all armed conflicts end in one way or another with negotiations on the diplomatic channel. “And we never refused. This leadership of Ukraine has forbidden itself to negotiate,” Putin stressed.
The day before, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Russia does not refuse negotiations to resolve the crisis in Ukraine, but that they are possible only if the interests of our country are taken into account. He also described calls for the Russian side to sit down at the negotiating table as “unscrupulous trickery”, while specifying that under no circumstances should Kiev stop hostilities.
