Hold onto your news feeds: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov just dropped a major update on the Ukraine conflict. During his annual press briefing Tuesday, Lavrov said Moscow is open to discussing security guarantees for Ukraine—but stressed that ending the war requires tackling broader security issues affecting Russia's western borders 🌍.
What’s the Catch?
Lavrov made it clear: Eliminating threats near Russia is non-negotiable. Translation? Any peace deal needs a bigger picture agreement—think geopolitical chess, not checkers. 🛡️
Trump Card in Play?
With Trump’s U.S. presidency around the corner, Moscow is closely watching. Lavrov said Russia will study Trump’s official Ukraine stance post-inauguration and praised the incoming administration’s focus on ground realities in resolving the crisis. Could this be a Diplomatic DMs moment? 💬
Putin-Trump Meet-Up?
Lavrov confirmed President Putin’s readiness to meet Trump, but added: No proposals from the U.S. yet. Stay tuned for more tea ☕.
