Russian Foreign Minister denies ending the operation in Ukraine by May 9,
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the speed of the special military operation in Ukraine depends first of all on the need to minimize the risk to civilians in Ukraine and Russian troops.
According to the Itar Tass news agency and The Guardian newspaper, in an interview with Italy’s Mediaset radio, Lavrov stated that Russia did not set a timeframe to complete the project. military campaign in Ukraine before Victory Day (9/5). “The activities of our soldiers are not based on a specific date, including Victory Day. We will solemnly celebrate May 9 as we always do.”
The speed of the military operation in Ukraine depends first and foremost on the need to minimize risks to civilians in Ukraine and Russian troops, the official said. He stressed that this operation is specifically aimed at ensuring the safety of civilians and ensuring that there is no threat from Ukraine to civilians and Russia.
Lavrov added that Russia would not demand the surrender of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a condition of peace. “We are not asking Mr. Zelensky to surrender. We are asking him to order the release of all civilians and the cessation of resistance. Our goal does not include regime change in Ukraine.
We want to ensure the safety of people in eastern Ukraine… as well as ensure that there is no security threat to the Russian Federation from Ukrainian territory.”
When asked about rumors related to President Vladimir Putin’s health, Lavrov did not directly answer, but said: “Ask the leaders who have met President Putin recently, including President Vladimir Putin. United Nations Secretary Antonio Guterres”.
Hoai Linh
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