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2025-09-19 08:16:31
Russian Foreign Minister: Russia Hopes to Maintain Dialogue with the United States Through Various Channels] Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia hopes to maintain dialogue with the United States through various channels, including at the highest level, and sees a similar willingness from the United States. Lavrov stated, "After meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Trump abandoned his conditional ceasefire ultimatum and instead clearly supported a long-term, sustainable ceasefire. This is undoubtedly a very important step and a major decision by the White House. So far, I have not seen them deviate from this position." Lavrov noted that Trump's desire for a swift outcome partly explains his frustration with the slow pace of the Ukrainian conflict. Lavrov noted that a decades-long conflict cannot be resolved quickly, but no one would object to Trump and his team's desire to contribute to its resolution. Lavrov expressed hope for more engagement between Russia and the United States on Ukraine.
