Russia readies to liberate Mariupol with the help of DPR militia

//International News Desk//

A few statements from Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov:

The openly false provocation in Bucha is designed to disrupt the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

The provocation happened when Ukraine put possible peaceful provisions, including on Crimea, on paper for the first time.

Russia is ready to work honestly and consistently at the negotiating table with Ukraine.

The de-escalation on the ground after the talks with Ukraine in Istanbul was a gesture of goodwill from Russia.

If Ukraine continues to refuse to discuss denazification and demilitarization, this will not contribute to the further course of the talks.