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'The West Must Understand That Russia Has Strategic Initiative in Ukraine'

Published December 30, 2025, 06:17
'The West Must Understand That Russia Has Strategic Initiative in Ukraine'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the West must understand that Russia has the strategic initiative in Ukraine as talks continue for a possible settlement. In his interview, he emphasized that the West should come to terms with the reality on the battlefield, almost four years after the start of Russia's 'Special Military Operation'. Lavrov also mentioned that the United States now appears to accept the need for new elections in Ukraine after the end of Volodymyr Zelensky's term. He reiterated Russia's demands for Ukraine not to join NATO and to adopt a neutral status.