'Putin is not ready': Lemmy estimates how long talks could last
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British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that Russia is not prepared for serious talks to end the war in Ukraine, according to The Guardian.
"My sober assessment is that Putin is not ready to seriously negotiate," he said.
In an interview with journalists, Lammy noted that, in his view, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin currently shows no willingness to engage in genuine talks.
"He still has maximalist and imperialist ambitions. The battle Ukraine has fought, with UK, European and American support, is immense. I suspect that in a year’s time, talks will be going on," Lamy emphasized.
He suggested the conflict may continue for another year, as Russia is not ready to make compromises.
At the same time, the diplomat believes the key issue is how seriously Russia will treat the negotiation process.
Kremlin again talks about "readiness for negotiations"
Moscow is once again claiming "readiness for peace talks" with Ukraine, while not altering any of its demands.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin stated that the goals Russia outlined last year remain "relevant," and that the so-called "willingness for dialogue" supposedly still exists.
According to Putin, Russia's key demands are Ukraine's "neutral status," rejection of NATO, "demilitarization" and "denazification," as well as recognition of the occupied territories as part of Russia.
Recently, Donald Trump publicly issued an ultimatum to Putin, threatening Russia with new sanctions if its aggression continues.
According to him, the Kremlin has "10–12 days" to halt hostilities, or else the sanctions package will be expanded.
