Lavrov: Russia advocates for direct negotiations with Ukraine

Russia advocates for the start of direct negotiations with Ukraine without preconditions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following the meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in Brazil, Report informs via TASS.

"Our proposal, which was voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is to start direct negotiations without preconditions. A ceasefire in this situation is considered as a precondition that will be used for further support of the Kyiv regime, strengthening its military capabilities," Lavrov pointed out.