Russia is ready for negotiations with Ukraine, but without preconditions, and based on the reality that exists. This was announced by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin in an interview with Zvezda television.
"Yes, any military operation ends with negotiations, and, naturally, we have already said that we are ready for such negotiations. But only to negotiations, without preconditions, on the basis of the reality that exists, and taking into account the goals that we have publicly voiced," he said.
At the same time, Vershinin noted that the decision regarding talks with Moscow is not made in Kyiv, but in Washington and Brussels, TASS reports.
"First, negotiations have already taken place in Minsk and Istanbul. And you recall that they were interrupted by the Ukrainian side. But you know very well that the decision is not made in Kyiv; the decision is made in other capitals, first of all, in Washington, Brussels. Therefore, they should be addressed," he added.
The Russian diplomat commented also on the possibility of such talks under US President Joe Biden.
"It does not depend on us; we have clearly stated our position. If Mr. Biden shows common sense, wisdom; I mean him and his entourage," said the Russian deputy FM.
