EU steps up sanctions on Russia as US prepares for talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has made provocative statements regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict, urging for a shift in diplomatic approaches. Lavrov emphasized that peace efforts should not be seen as a "zero-sum game," but rather as a process of listening to both sides and seeking common ground. In a direct response to European Union and NATO leaders, he criticized their vehement opposition to US-Russia talks, calling their reaction “unhealthy” and detrimental to peace efforts. Lavrov also condemned NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg for instructing Ukrainian President Zelensky not to make any concessions to Russia, accusing him of "abusing his position." Lavrov’s remarks highlight the growing divide between Russia and Western powers, as both sides remain entrenched in their positions. #Putin #LavrovLIVE #Zelensky #NATO #EU #Lavrov #SergeyLavrov #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelensky #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #PutinVsZelensky #TrumpPutin #LavrovSpeech #UkraineCrisis #RussiaNews #Geopolitics #WarUpdates Also Read Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Agree To Meet With Putin After Common Plan With Trump Is Negotiated :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelenskyy-says-he-will-only-agree-to-meet-with-putin-after-common-plan-with-trump-is-negotiated-4071599.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Speaks with Putin, Pushes for Immediate Ukraine Peace Talks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-speaks-with-putin-pushes-for-immediate-ukraine-peace-talks-4069715.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Calls on Putin to Negotiate Peace in Ukraine or Face Sanctions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-urges-putin-to-end-war-with-ukraine-or-face-sanctions-011-4050217.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.124~

US Vice President JD Vance has warned of potential sanctions or military intervention if Russia’s Vladimir Putin does not engage in peace talks to end the...