UK International Secretary David Lammy doesn’t consider that Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin is presently prepared for severe negotiations on peace in Ukraine.

Supply: Lammy in an interview with The Guardian, as reported by European Pravda

Quote from Lammy: "My sober evaluation is that Putin will not be prepared to noticeably negotiate. He nonetheless has maximalist and imperialist ambitions. The battle Ukraine has fought, with UK, European and American help, is immense.

I believe that in a yr’s time, talks can be occurring. The query is how severe Russia is about these talks."

Particulars: He additionally mentioned he admires the folks of Ukraine and their tenacity and steadfastness.

"Even when the world left them [Ukraine – ed.] behind, they’d nonetheless be waging a guerrilla conflict, such is their perception of their nation. It’s deeply inspiring", the overseas secretary mentioned.

Background:

• Earlier, Lammy condemned Russia’s newest large-scale assault on Ukrainian cities carried out on the evening of 30-31 July.
• In June, the UK overseas secretary acknowledged that the lack of a million Russian troops in Ukraine demonstrates Putin's use of Russians as cannon fodder.

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