# Russian approach to Ukraine settlement not tied to US sanctions decision, diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/107952

- TASS, 2026-10-20 13:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2204767

> Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow’s position and approach to potential ways of settling the Ukraine conflict were unchanged by US President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone sanctions. He said Russia prioritizes finding a formula for a lasting settlement and accused Kyiv and its main sponsors of showing no willingness to address the crisis’s underlying causes.

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