Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes Russian leadership and rejects the idea of negotiating peace, citing the death of a rebel leader as a warning against dealing with Vladimir Putin.
Officials at the G20 summit expressed a desire for "just and durable peace" in Ukraine, but Russia successfully watered down a statement on the war, avoiding any mention of its military action "against Ukraine."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed diplomatic victory at the G20 summit in India, stating that they were able to prevent any direct criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and that the text of the summit does not mention Russia at all.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of breaking promises on humanitarian support for North Korea and stated that the geopolitical climate has completely changed since the imposition of UN sanctions on the country.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov commented on the US government's intention to provide Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, stating that it will not change the essence of the ongoing conflict, as he believes Ukraine is being prepared to fight for the strategic defeat of Russia.
The United States is skeptical of Russia and North Korea's denial of any arms deals, emphasizing that such actions would violate a UN Security Council resolution and warrant a response from the US.
On September 22, 2021, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov avoided a face-off at the U.N. Security Council, highlighting the U.N.'s role as a venue for diplomatic disputes and the reputation of adversaries talking past each other.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that while Russia is open to negotiations regarding Ukraine, it will not consider any proposals for a cease-fire as it believes it has been deceived before, and suggests that the issue will ultimately be resolved on the battlefield; Lavrov also criticizes the West for allegedly disregarding the seriousness of the conflict and accuses them of failing to fulfill obligations and negotiate in good faith.
Russia's top diplomat, Sergei Lavrov, accused Armenian leaders of worsening tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, but expressed hope that Armenia would remain aligned with Russia and friendly regional states rather than outside influences.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed Ukrainian proposals for restoring pre-invasion territory as "unrealizable" and indicated readiness for war if Ukraine's allies desire it, aligning with the belief that the conflict will persist for years.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Ukraine's 10-point peace plan at the UN, stating that the war would have to be resolved "on the battlefield" if more realistic terms were not offered.
Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that Russia is relying on eroding U.S. support to win its war against Ukraine, as funding for Ukraine becomes a contentious issue among House Republicans.
Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of seeking to impose its hegemony on the world and criticizes the West's handling of the war in Ukraine.
Russia condemns violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories but criticizes the United States for its approach that ignores the need for an independent Palestinian state and warns of the danger of escalation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin dismisses suggestions that the United States should prepare for war against Russia and China, stating that such notions are nonsense and instead emphasizes the desire for peace.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected comments by U.S. President Joe Biden, stating that Moscow's interests cannot be suppressed and that U.S. politicians should learn to respect others.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected comments by U.S. President Joe Biden, stating in an interview that Moscow's interests cannot be suppressed and that U.S. politicians should learn to respect others.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for providing Ukraine with long-range ATACMS missiles, calling it a mistake that deepens the conflict and prolongs the agony for Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized the United States for providing Ukraine with ATACMS long-range missiles, stating that it was a "great mistake" and poses an additional threat to Russian forces, although he believes his military can repel these strikes.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticized the United States for delivering long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine, viewing it as a mistake and stating that Russia would be able to defend against them.
Republican Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy disagrees with likening the Russia-Ukraine war to the war between Israel and Hamas, stating that it is an attempt to avoid debate on the merits of each conflict and criticizing President Biden's $100 billion emergency aid package.
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