On the diplomatic front, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow's position on potential negotiations. According to francais.rt.com and NG.ru, Lavrov stated that Russia was ready to negotiate, but would not pause its "special military operation" (SVO) during these talks, believing that a mere truce would not be enough to resolve the root causes of the conflict. Discussions took place between Lavrov and his American counterpart on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with Russia seeking to clarify the United States' position on a lasting settlement.
The West bloc unanimously confirms Zelensky's speech at the UN, presenting it as a call for an end to the war and an accusation against Putin, without dwelling too much on the Russian reaction. In contrast, East/South sources downplay the significance of Zelensky's speech, highlighting a "nearly empty audience" and emphasizing the absence of a pause in the Russian military operation for...
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