# Lavrov: Russia open to resolution-oriented talks, rejects ultimatums

https://mins.news/en/item/50227

- TASS, 2026-09-08 18:47 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2184439

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would negotiate with anyone genuinely seeking to resolve problems, but would not respond to ultimatums. He said US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were addressing the issue, unlike Europe, which he accused of making unfair and impossible demands.

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