Sergei Lavrov praised Donald Trump's pragmatic approach to Ukraine, but emphasized Moscow's demands for an end to the war.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised Donald Trump's pragmatism in handling the situation in Ukraine, but reiterated Moscow's conditions: recognizing the annexed territories and Ukraine's non-adherence to NATO. Lavrov criticized Europe, saying it has "gone mad" and that dialogue between Moscow and the West has deteriorated. He emphasized that Russia relies on itself in war without allies, and accused European elites of using Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.