Washington does not yet see anything that would indicate Russia's readiness to participate in negotiations with Ukraine. This was stated by the spokesman of the US State Department, Ned Price, during a press briefing.
"We did not see anything that would indicate that the Russians are now ready to participate in negotiations. There were several ways in which Russia could demonstrate its readiness for dialogue," the official said.
According to him, Russia should stop bombing civilian infrastructure, target water and electricity supply networks, and target residential areas, civilian buildings, playgrounds, schools and hospitals.
The US State Department emphasized that Russia had an opportunity to demonstrate its commitment to dialogue and diplomacy when it came to its continued participation in the "grain agreement", but instead Russia continues to hold this initiative hostage for certain leverage.
"We have no right to order Ukrainians in this case, but looking at what has happened in Ukraine in recent months and even in recent days, we simply do not see any signs that Russia is ready and wants to seriously start negotiations," he added. he.
