On the 26th local time, according to Russian sources, Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Russia hopes the talks between Russia and the United States on the Ukraine issue will yield concrete results, but Russia has no intention of making concessions on its positions.
Zakharova also said that the consensus reached in August this year between Russian and U.S. leaders in Anchorage, Alaska, is being implemented gradually through contacts. The Russian position is to ensure that negotiations with the United States do not turn into a "reality show or talk show."
Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ryabkov said that whether a "final agreement" can be reached on the Ukraine issue depends on Russia's efforts and the political will of the relevant parties.
He also pointed out that Ukraine and its EU supporters have not been committed to reaching an agreement, but instead are undermining the process. In addition, setting deadlines or schedules is not helpful in reaching an agreement; the relevant parties should focus on the substance of the issue.
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