# Lavrov says Zelensky has not earned a respite, comments on Middle East settlement

https://mins.news/en/item/96419

- TASS, 2026-10-12 12:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2200917

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Zelensky had not earned a pause in hostilities and Moscow would not be taken in by his promises. He said Russia welcomed US-mediated direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, called for an immediate ceasefire and political settlement, and accused Israel’s military of violating international law and worsening tensions in Lebanon.

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