Russia calls for end to Ukraine war, warns of US aid risks
The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, emphasised in an interview with the American publication "Newsweek" the necessity of ending the "conflict" in Ukraine, rather than merely reaching a ceasefire. He also assured that Russia is prepared for political-diplomatic solutions.
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In the conversation published on Monday, the head of Russian diplomacy warned the USA of "dangerous consequences" following increased military aid to Ukraine, especially the provision of long-range missiles, instead of supporting Russian proposals to resolve the conflict.
Kremlin's demands equate to Ukraine's capitulation
The Kremlin proposes, among other things, handing over control of four Ukrainian regions (Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia, as well as areas not controlled by the Russian army) and Crimea to Russia as a way to end the war.
Lavrov noted that even if Moscow bears the costs, Kyiv and its supporters may lose more in this protracted conflict.
When asked about the impact of the U.S. presidential elections on American-Russian relations, the minister commented that the outcome (of these elections) does not matter, as both parties have reached a consensus on countering (Russia).
He added that it would be reasonable for the White House host, regardless of who it is, to address domestic matters (of their country) rather than seeking adventures tens of thousands of miles from American shores.
However, "Newsweek" notes that the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections on 5 November could be crucial for the further course of the war in Ukraine, partly because U.S. support for Ukraine is a significant topic in the election campaign between the candidates: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
