Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov forcefully dismissed Western demands for Russia to make territorial concessions, calling them historically ignorant and politically motivated. Speaking in response to growing international pressure, Lavrov urged critics to "read history" and understand how Soviet-era territorial adjustments shaped modern borders. He accused Western powers of attempting to rewrite history to serve their geopolitical interests, using the issue of territorial concessions as a tool to undermine Russia’s sovereignty.
Lavrov reiterated that many of the regions in question were historically developed and inhabited by Russian people, who built cities, industries, and infrastructure long before being incorporated into Soviet Ukraine.
Lavrov also pointed to past diplomatic agreements, including the Minsk Accords, which he claimed were deliberately sabotaged by Western nations. He accused Germany and France of using negotiations as a cover to arm Ukraine, rather than seeking genuine peace.
Highlighting recent statements from European and American officials, Lavrov suggested that the push for territorial concessions is not about ending the conflict but about further weakening Russia. He warned that any attempt to force such a decision would only escalate tensions and have severe consequences, emphasizing that Russia will not negotiate under false pretenses designed to prolong hostilities.
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