Russian Foreign Minister Says Ceasefire Would Be Considered If Western Sanctions Are Lifted

On July 7, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in an interview with Hungarian media that Russia would agree to a ceasefire and restore peace as long as the West completely lifts sanctions against Russia, returns all Russian assets abroad to Russia, and recognizes the occupied Ukrainian territories as belonging to Russia.

Lavrov explained that Russia's pursuit is not a truce, but peace, a lasting peace that addresses the threats to Russia's security.

Lavrov's statements contained nothing new, but they are all conditions that Ukraine and the West cannot accept.

Russia has now entered a wartime economy and must gain some benefits before it will consider a ceasefire; otherwise, this war would be in vain.

It is estimated that Russia will not consider a ceasefire before capturing Ukraine's only seaport, Odessa.

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