Russia Dismisses Ukraine's Demands as Unrealistic, Blames West for War as Fighting Continues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian proposals to restore pre-invasion territory are "unrealizable" and allies wanting war can "have it".
Lavrov renewed claims that the West caused the war, and a UN proposal to revive a grain export deal won't work.
Australia supported limiting Russia's UN Security Council veto power after its "illegal" invasion.
Ukrainian forces targeted the occupied port city of Sevastopol in Crimea with missiles.
Volodymyr Zelensky stopped in Poland to present awards, signaling improved relations after recent tensions.

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Posted 9/23/2023, 5:37:05 PM

Russia Dismisses Ukraine's Demands as Unrealistic, Blames West for War as Fighting Continues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian proposals to restore pre-invasion territory are "unrealizable" and allies wanting war can "have it".
Lavrov renewed claims that the West caused the war, and a UN proposal to revive a grain export deal won't work.
Australia supported limiting Russia's UN Security Council veto power after its "illegal" invasion.
Ukrainian forces targeted the occupied port city of Sevastopol in Crimea with missiles.
Volodymyr Zelensky stopped in Poland to present awards, signaling improved relations after recent tensions.