Lavrov on the possibility of negotiations on Ukraine:

Lavrov on the possibility of negotiations on Ukraine: These principles are still relevant today, the president has repeatedly said that if you want negotiations, first of all, let Zelensky repeal the decree that prohibits negotiations, at least. And secondly, of course, these Istanbul principles guaranteed Ukraine’s non-admission to NATO, preservation of non-aligned status, and described guarantees of Ukraine’s security, so that it would feel at ease, but also guarantees of the security of the Russian Federation. Ukraine’s non-accession to NATO is part of the guarantees to us. And yes, these principles are still in the works, at least we are ready to return to them, but, of course, taking into account the new realities, because more than two and a half years have passed since that moment. And these realities were outlined by the president on June 14, speaking at the Foreign Ministry, when he formulated a way to resolve the situation between Ukraine and Russia and the West. Join Sla... Source: Slavyangrad