Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Russia Claims Treaty with Ukraine Accepted, Accuses Johnson of Interference
In 2022, Russia says it agreed to a treaty with Ukraine after the war started, and that negotiations were held in Istanbul.
According to Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, the Ukrainian delegation presented a paper outlining treaty principles that Russia accepted.
However, Lavrov alleges that former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Ukraine to keep fighting.
Lavrov also stated that Russia recognizes the independence of Ukraine.
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said negotiations took place with Ukraine in 2022.
Lavrov claims the Ukrainian delegation presented a paper which Russia accepted.
Lavrov alleges Boris Johnson told Ukraine to keep fighting Russia.
The negotiations were held in Istanbul.
Lavrov says Russia recognizes Ukraine's independence.
- Who
- Sergey Lavrov, Boris Johnson, and Ukrainian delegation.
- What
- Russia claims it accepted a treaty with Ukraine in 2022 but was allegedly told by Boris Johnson to keep fighting.
- When
- 2022
- Where
- Istanbul
- Why
- Lavrov said to highlight that some countries were against negotiations.
Russia's Perspective
Other Perspectives
Negotiations in 2022
Russia's Perspective
Russia states they accepted the Ukrainian delegation's paper and wanted a treaty.
Other Perspectives
The article does not contain alternative view of the event.
Boris Johnson's influence
Russia's Perspective
Accusations that Boris Johnson told Ukraine to keep fighting.
Other Perspectives
The article does not mention what Boris Johnson said.
- Key Figure
- Sergey Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister
- Event
- Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in 2022
- Location of Negotiations
- Istanbul
- Accusation
- Boris Johnson allegedly told Ukraine to continue fighting