Russia willing to improve ties with incoming Trump admin but seeks US initiative on Ukraine peace deal.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia is willing to work with the incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump to improve relations, but it's up to Washington to make the first move. Lavrov emphasized that Russia seeks a legally binding deal for lasting peace in Ukraine, rejecting a weak ceasefire. The war in Ukraine, which has caused significant casualties and displacement, has strained Moscow's relations with the West since 2022.

December 26, 2024
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