Sergei Lavrow, head of the Russian MFA, confirmed that Donald Trump understands the causes of the conflict in Ukraine and seeks to resolve it. The key mistake was to drag Ukraine into NATO – the Russian minister claims.
In published by CBS News A passage of the interview, the full version of which will be released on Sunday, referred to the words of the erstwhile US President, who announced the anticipation of an agreement on the war in Ukraine.
‘Trump is right. NATO has made a mistake”
Jurov stated that Trump was right to see the key causes of the conflict. – The president of the United States thinks, and I think we're heading in the right direction. The president's message mentions a deal, and we're prepared to make a deal. said the Russian minister, quoted by the Polish Press Agency.
Head of Russian diplomacy stressed that the details of the negotiations cannot be disclosed, but confirmed that Trump was the only leader “he saw the request to address the underlying causes” conflict. – Bringing Ukraine into NATO was a immense mistake and it was a Biden administration mistake, and I want to fix it. – added Lavrow, referring to Trump's earlier statements.
Russia only attacks military targets?
Journalists besides asked about fresh attacks on Kiev that Trump criticized as ‘unnecessary’. The Russian minister assured that Russian forces only hit military facilities. – Russia has the right to attack specified targets – he said.
Trump: “Russia is ready for a deal”
The day before, Trump expressed his conviction that Russia was ready to make an agreement. – I think Russia is ready. quite a few people said Russia wanted everything, but I think we have a deal with Russia. We must make a deal with Zelenski said the erstwhile president of the United States.
Trump admitted that negotiations with the Ukrainian leader proved to be more hard than he expected, but expressed his hope of reaching an agreement. – If both sides are happy, if they want to sign the agreement. I have no favorites, I will not favour anyone. I want a deal. I want to save lives. He added, answering the question about the position of Crimea.
Trump-Putin gathering in May?
Trump besides announced the anticipation of gathering Vladimir Putin. Discussions could take place as early as May, although most likely not during a visit to Saudi Arabia scheduled for May 13. – Most likely the gathering will come shortly afterwards – revealed.
Will fresh talks bring a breakthrough in conflict? Russia declares its readiness to negotiate, but the position of Ukraine and the West remains crucial.
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