Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Russia: Ukraine Security Talks Without Moscow Are Futile
Russia believes that talks about Ukraine's security should include them.
Russia's Lavrov said discussing security without Russia is a 'road to nowhere'.
He criticized European leaders for trying to change Trump's mind, stating they are making things worse.
Lavrov added the Europeans didn't offer solutions during the meeting with Trump.
The discussion occurred after Trump met with European leaders and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to discuss security.
Lavrov proposed using the 2022 Istanbul draft accord as a good example for a security blueprint.
Lavrov stated that security talks about Ukraine without Russia are futile.
Lavrov criticized European leaders for attempting to alter Trump's stance on Ukraine.
Lavrov said the EU didn't present any constructive ideas to Trump.
The meeting with Trump included European leaders and Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine security.
Lavrov referenced a 2022 Istanbul draft accord as a potential security blueprint.
- Who
- Lavrov, Trump, European Leaders, Zelenskyy
- What
- Lavrov's comments on Ukraine security talks without Russia.
- When
- Wednesday, August 20th
- Where
- Undisclosed
- Why
- To address security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia's Perspective
N/A
Inclusivity
Russia's Perspective
Security issues require Russian involvement.
N/A
N/A
- Key Figure
- Lavrov
- Main Issue
- Security Talks
- Russian Stance
- Talks without Russia are futile.
- Criticism
- European Leaders
- Meeting Attendees
- Trump, European leaders, Zelenskyy
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