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Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks throughout a press convention following a gathering with Turkish International Minister Hakan Fidan in Moscow, Russia, Might 27.
Russian International Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio mentioned on Sunday prospects for settling the battle in Ukraine and Russia-Ukraine talks set for Monday in Turkey, Lavrov’s ministry stated.
“The scenario linked to the Ukraine disaster was mentioned,” the ministry stated in a press release on its web site.
“S.V. Lavrov and M. Rubio additionally exchanged views on varied initiatives regarding a settlement of the Ukraine disaster, together with plans to renew direct Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul on June 2.”
The U.S. State Division, which famous the decision was at Russia’s request, stated Rubio reiterated U.S. President Donald Trump’s name for continued direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to realize “a long-lasting peace.”
The ministry additionally stated that through the dialog Rubio expressed condolences over deaths that occurred when two bridges have been blown up in separate Russian areas bordering Ukraine.
“It was confused on the Russian facet that competent our bodies will proceed with an intensive investigation and the outcomes will probably be printed. The responsible events will probably be recognized and can doubtless be topic to a worthy punishment.”
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Russian officers stated no less than seven individuals have been killed and 69 injured when the 2 bridges have been blown up on Saturday.