Russian President Hints at Continued Negotiations Despite Military Buildup
Vladimir Putin has suggested that dialogue with the West remains a possibility despite the ongoing military buildup near Ukraine’s borders. In a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the latter conveyed that there was still room for diplomatic talks regarding Russia’s security demands.
Lavrov emphasized that while the options were not limitless, efforts to negotiate should continue and even be intensified. Putin appeared receptive to this suggestion, signaling that there might still be opportunities for discussions.
The backdrop of these comments is the increasingly tense situation, with over 140,000 Russian troops positioned near Ukraine, leaving the world uncertain about Putin’s true intentions. Some speculate that the military presence could be a tactic for leverage in negotiations, rather than an imminent threat of invasion.
