On December 11, local time, on the issue of mediating the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that the purpose of the talks between Russia and the United States is to establish lasting peace. Currently, Europe is only concerned about the cease-fire issue and may take a breather to continue providing military aid to Ukraine, but Russia is concerned about eliminating the root cause of the crisis. Lavrov also said that US President Trump is sincerely committed to resolving the Ukrainian conflict through political and diplomatic means. Russia welcomes this, but will alone is not enough. Lavrov stressed that Russia insists on reaching a package agreement to ensure the establishment of stable, sustainable and long-term security and peace for all parties concerned.

On December 11, local time, on the issue of mediating the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that the purpose of the talks between Russia and the United States is to establish lasting peace. Currently, Europe is only concerned about the cease-fire issue and may take a breather to continue providing military aid to Ukraine, but Russia is concerned about eliminating the root cause of the crisis. Lavrov also said that US President Trump is sincerely committed to resolving the Ukrainian conflict through political and diplomatic means. Russia welcomes this, but will alone is not enough. Lavrov stressed that Russia insists on reaching a package agreement to ensure the establishment of stable, sustainable and long-term security and peace for all parties concerned.