War in Ukraine live: Russia says ready to discuss political aspects of a settlement with Ukraine

20/08/2025 06:09 France 24

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow is ready to discuss the political aspects of a settlement with Ukraine. As efforts to kickstart peace negotiations progress, Lavrov also criticised European leaders for their “clumsy” attempts to influence US President Donald Trump. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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