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LONDON, Oct 11 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow was open to talks with the West on the Ukraine war but had yet to receive any serious proposal to negotiate.
In an interview on state TV, Lavrov said Russia was willing to engage with the United States or with Turkey on ways to end the war, now in its eight month.
His emphasis on Russia's receptiveness to talks came after a series of stinging defeats since the start of September that have swung the momentum of the conflict in favour of Ukraine.
Lavrov said officials including White House national security spokesman John Kirby had said the United States was open to talks but that Russia had refused.
"This is a lie," Lavrov said. "We have not received any serious offers to make contact."
He also said Russia would not turn down a meeting between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden at a mid-November summit of the Group of 20 in Indonesia, and would consider the proposal if it receives one.
"We have repeatedly said that we never refuse meetings. If there is a proposal, then we will consider it," Lavrov said.
Commenting on the possibility that Turkey could host talks between Russia and the West, Lavrov said Moscow would be willing to listen to any suggestions but could not say in advance whether this would lead to results.
He said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan would have an opportunity to put proposals to Russian President Vladimir Putin when both visit Kazakhstan this week.
originally posted by: Tarantula777
If there is another war in Europe; if Europe after all the carnage of WW2 still has not learned then I can promise you if there is another war there will be NO MORE EUROPE!
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: worldstarcountry
The hate towards Russia/Russians begin during the mid 80s/90s.
No older maps printed from just after WW1 have the name Ukraine in it until 1926.
Exactly. The majority of the population until WW1 were still ethnic Russian.
The common people in Russia and Ukraine don’t want to fight against their brothers, yet here they are.
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: AutomateThis1v2
The West/US with fine people like Soros wasted no time using Ukraine agaisnt Russia..
originally posted by: musicismagic
Although no reporting of this on major news, North Korea is moving some of its military around the country there.
We should not be concerned with Europe but here in Asia. Don't believe the BS . Asia is where things are going to happen.
Also, so many floods in the area food shortages now are common. What happens after, INVASIONS