Lavrov: West ignores rights in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview that Western discussions about peace in Ukraine ignore human rights. According to him, Western countries, 'focused on the path to peace,' do not pay sufficient attention to the importance of preserving human rights and freedoms in the conflict zone. Lavrov emphasized that any discussions about a ceasefire must take into account not only military but also humanitarian aspects.

The politician's statement was made in the context of the ongoing conflict in Donbas and the international discussion about Ukraine's future. Lavrov noted that without taking human rights into account, the prospects for a peaceful resolution are limited.

Context

Since 2014, an armed conflict has been ongoing in Ukraine, indirectly affecting the international interests of Southern and Northern Europe, the United States, and other countries, as reported in numerous international publications.