Lithuanian International Minister Kęstutis Budrys believes that the second spherical of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine can be unlikely to end in vital achievements.
Supply: European Pravda; LRT, a Lithuanian public broadcaster
"It will depend on the intentions and temper of the Russian delegation [at the talks – ed.]. If they’re the identical as final time, we all know the way it all ended. There was no actual want to barter and due to this fact no vital outcomes associated to the ceasefire. It will possible even be the case this time," the Lithuanian overseas minister mentioned on Friday throughout a go to to Madrid.
Budrys mentioned striving for a ceasefire to be carried out "unconditionally and instantly" is critical.
"Solely alongside the ceasefire can regular, full-fledged negotiations on ending the aggression happen. Each the USA and Europe should take part in such negotiations. There should be some outcomes. (…) What we see now could be simply an imitation. Will Monday present that it isn’t an imitation? Probably not, and that’s the reason Ukrainians want much more help," Budrys mentioned.
Background:
- Russia declared that it desires one other spherical of Istanbul talks with Ukraine on Monday 2 June, the place its delegation will current a "memorandum" outlining Russia's proposals concerning a ceasefire and an finish to the warfare.
- In the meantime, officers in Kyiv said that to succeed in any outcomes through the talks, they need to first learn over the Russian "memorandum".
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