Russian FM Lavrov: US puts pressure on Ukrainian sides; cooperation with China only ‘stronger’

Speaking at the meeting with finalists of the management competition “Russia-a country of opportunities” on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that he believes that the United States is “holding the Ukrainian delegation’s hand, preventing it from accepting the demands that I consider minimal“ during talks on Russia’s military operation. Lavrov also said he hopes that Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine will end with the signing of documents resolving the issues of Ukraine’s neutral status and security. Commenting on the relationship with China he said the cooperation between Russia and China will only become stronger in the current circumstances.