Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Sees No Sign Russia Is Ready to End War
A former top Lithuanian diplomat says Moscow shows no indication of shifting course, arguing President Vladimir Putin views continued escalation as the only path to his goals.
A former Lithuanian foreign minister said there are currently no signs that Russia is prepared to change course and end its war against Ukraine, according to a report by Ukrinform, Ukraine's national news agency.
The former official said Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to view escalation, rather than negotiation, as the only viable route to achieving his objectives in the war, Ukrinform reported.
The comments, as cited by Ukrinform, suggest that despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and international pressure aimed at ending the conflict, Moscow's fundamental strategic calculus has not shifted.
Ukrinform did not provide further details in the excerpt regarding the specific context in which the remarks were made, nor did it elaborate on what measures, if any, the former minister proposed in response to the assessment.
Lithuania, a member of both the European Union and NATO, has been among the most vocal supporters of Ukraine since Russia's full-scale invasion began in February 2022, consistently calling for continued military and economic support for Kyiv and additional sanctions against Moscow.
This report is based on information published by Ukrinform. Further details on the statement's original context were not available at the time of publication.
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- No signs Moscow ready to end war, former Lithuanian FM says — Ukrinform (Ukraine)
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