What There is nothing left to discuss, the attack will continue: Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says nothing remains to be discussed with Ukraine. The assault will go on
He made the remarks at a news conference in Antalya, Turkey, on Thursday, following a meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, mediated by Turkish Foreign Minister Mevl Chatterjee.
Sergei Lavrov said the meeting with Ukraine's foreign minister proved that there was nothing left in the peace process.
He said the operation in Ukraine would continue until Russia's demands were met.
"We have not planned to attack any other country, nor have we attacked Ukraine. We are only resolving some issues there," he said.
He says a situation has arisen in Ukraine that has become a "direct threat to the Russian Federation."
Russia's foreign minister has accused Western powers of acting dangerously by supplying arms to Ukraine. Which could disrupt the security of the region.
He said those who send weapons and professional troops to Ukraine would be held accountable for their actions
He said the meeting focused on "resolving the humanitarian crisis" with Ukraine's foreign minister.
Russia's foreign minister has accused Ukraine of using civilians as human shields.
Lavrov said they Have continued the "humanitarian corridor" by removing civilians.
Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Antalya to discuss ending the war in Turkey. The meeting ended without any agreement between the two sides.
Clashes between pro-Russian rebels and government forces in eastern Ukraine began on February 18. As a result, on February 21, Russia recognized the two rebel states, the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, and sent troops to the region to maintain peace.
Later, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale operation in Ukraine by Russian land, naval, and air forces to support the pro-Russian rebels.
He said the meeting focused on "resolving the humanitarian crisis" with Ukraine's foreign minister.
Russia's foreign minister has accused Ukraine of using civilians as human shields.
Lavrov said they Have continued the "humanitarian corridor" by removing civilians.
Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Antalya to discuss ending the war in Turkey. The meeting ended without any agreement between the two sides.
Earlier on Thursday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met in Antalya to discuss ending the war in Turkey. The meeting ended without any agreement between the two sides.
Clashes between pro-Russian rebels and government forces in eastern Ukraine began on February 18. As a result, on February 21, Russia recognized the two rebel states, the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, and sent troops to the region to maintain peace.
Clashes between pro-Russian rebels and government forces in eastern Ukraine began on February 18. As a result, on February 21, Russia recognized the two rebel states, the Donetsk People's Republic and the Luhansk People's Republic, and sent troops to the region to maintain peace.
Later, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale operation in Ukraine by Russian land, naval, and air forces to support the pro-Russian rebels.
Later, on February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale operation in Ukraine by Russian land, naval, and air forces to support the pro-Russian rebels
Sources: Al Jazeera, CNN, BBC, and Anadolu Agency
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