Russia “would like to resolve the situation around Ukraine as early as possible,” “protecting civilians and preserving the lives of soldiers in priority,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
According to him, “the United States in contacts with Russia said they did not want and would not directly fight with the Russian Federation.”
“The United States on Cypinals also explained to Russia that they do not plan to send American experts to Ukraine to manage the RATRIOT systems,” Lavrov said.