Russian Foreign Minister Says Moscow Ready to Talk to Kiev but Will Not Halt Military Operation
Top diplomat says continuing dialogue despite Kiev's ban on talks with Moscow is a 'massive gesture of goodwill,' according to TASS.
Russia's foreign minister said Moscow remains open to negotiations with Kiev but will not halt its military operation in Ukraine, according to a report by the Russian state news agency TASS.
The minister said continuing to signal willingness to talk despite an executive order from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky banning negotiations with Moscow amounts to a significant concession on Russia's part.
"This is already a massive gesture of goodwill on our part, because his executive order banning [talks with Moscow] is still in force," the minister was quoted as saying by TASS.
The statement did not specify conditions under which formal talks might resume, nor did it indicate any change in Russia's stated military objectives in Ukraine.
TASS did not provide additional details on the timing or context of the remarks. Ukrainian officials have not yet issued a public response to the statement.
Sources
- Russia ready to talk to Kiev, but will not stop special operation — foreign minister — TASS (Russia)
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