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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has allowed talks with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He said this in an interview with the BBC. The country still has a decree banning talks with Russia while Putin is its leader. "At the second peace summit, if the plan is fully prepared, if Russia is ready to discuss this plan, then we will be ready to talk together with partners with representatives of Russia. And whether it will be Putin or not Putin - what difference does it make," he said.
Russia categorically rejects the Ukrainian Peace Formula and welcomes the position of the US Republican vice-presidential candidate on Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Serhiy Lavrov, said at a press conference at the United Nations that the discussions regarding the second Peace Summit and the Ukrainian Peace Formula were "absolutely unacceptable" for the Kremlin. "Talking about what the participants of the potential second Peace Summit will be doing, everyone in one way or another formulated one-sided, absolutely unacceptable for us – and for many others who are sincerely interested in peace – approaches," noted Lavrov. At the same time, the EU has repeatedly stated that the only plan for ending the war in Ukraine that they are considering is the peace formula proposed by President Zelenskiy. It should be noted that Lavrov appreciates the position held by the US senator and potential vice president, Jay D. Vance, who plans to cut the US' military and economic support of Ukraine.
Michel to Orbán's letter: You has no role in representing Union on intl stage; no discussion about Ukraine can take place without Ukraine President of the European Council Charles Michel responded to a letter from the Prime Minister of the Hungarian EU Presidency Viktor Orbán, in which he once again explained to him that the Council Presidency does not receive a mandate to act on behalf of the Union, and that the EU's position regarding Ukraine has been unanimously agreed upon – the Union will support her as long as necessary.
Hungary’s Orban Urges EU Leader Michel to Restore Ties With Russia – Bild
Orban also reportedly speculated that Donald Trump would “immediately be ready to act as a peace mediator” if he wins in November.
Moscow proposes removing the primary causes of the Ukraine crisis and its settlement should include eliminating threats to Russia emanating from the West, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a UN Security Council ministerial debate that he chaired on July 16.
During his speech, Russia’s top diplomat offered a number of steps aimed at "restoring trust and stabilizing the international situation."
"Firstly, it is necessary to remove once and forever the primary causes of the crisis that broke out in Europe. The terms of establishing a durable peace in
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