Russia to announce next talks with Ukraine soon, Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov speaks during a press conference following a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Moscow, Russia, May 27, 2025. Pavel Bednyakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia will announce the next round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in the nearest future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.

The neutral status of Ukraine remains one of Russia's key demands in the peace negotiations, Lavrov added.

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Writing by Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by)