Russia's Stance on Ukraine Security Talks: A Road to Nowhere?

In a strong rebuke, Russia declared that addressing Ukraine's security concerns without its involvement is counterproductive. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized this stance at a recent press conference.

Lavrov's remarks came shortly after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine's president, and European leaders. The discussions focused on providing security guarantees to help end the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Highlighting the necessity of Russia's participation, Lavrov stated that meaningful discussions on collective security cannot exclude the Russian Federation, dubbing such efforts a 'road to nowhere.'

(With inputs from agencies.)