Lavrov on negotiations with Ukraine: what format Russia is discussing.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed his opinion regarding the negotiations between Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky. He stated that Russia is ready to work on 'Ukrainian settlement' in various formats, including bilateral and trilateral negotiations.

Lavrov emphasized the need for careful preparation of any high-level meetings and stressed the importance of Russia's security and the rights of Russians in Ukraine in any agreements.

Is Russia ready to hold negotiations between Putin and Zelensky

Ukrainian President Zelensky previously did not rule out the possibility of territorial compromises during the negotiations, although he had earlier stated their impossibility due to restrictions enshrined in the Constitution. He discussed key issues and exchanged symbolic gifts with President Trump during their meeting in Washington.

In the event of a resolution of the conflict in Donbas, key discussions between Russia and Ukraine will take place. Lavrov expressed Russia's readiness for various formats of negotiations, which may indicate certain positive trends in settling the situation in eastern Ukraine.