politics
March 17, 2026
Kiev's unwillingness to negotiate, Iran war fallout: Lavrov's statements
According to the Russian top diplomat, the EU has "fully" discredited itself and there is nothing constructive in its position for progress in the negotiations on Ukraine
TL;DR
- Russia remains committed to a diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, but claims Kiev is sabotaging agreements.
- Lavrov stated that the Kiev regime is not ready for diplomacy, thus Russia will achieve its goals on the ground.
- The EU has "fully" discredited itself, and its position offers no constructive path for Ukrainian negotiations.
- France's position on the Ukrainian crisis is seen as betraying General Charles de Gaulle's principles.
- The conflict involving Iran has spread globally, with calls for an immediate cessation of actions harming civilians and infrastructure.
- Russia is ready to mediate in the political settlement concerning Iran and believes Iran needs security guarantees.
- Russia and Kenya are exploring cooperation in areas such as nuclear energy, telecommunications, agriculture, and high technologies.
- Participation of Kenyans in the special military operation is voluntary and compliant with Russian legislation.
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