# Lavrov: Russia will not halt military operations during Ukraine negotiations

https://mins.news/en/item/50293

- TASS, 2026-09-08 19:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2184467

> Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow remains open to negotiations on Ukraine but will continue pursuing its objectives through military means while talks are under way. He said diplomacy and military action can proceed simultaneously, and that this position remains unchanged.

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