Moscow

According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin, Russia will not attend a new summit on Ukraine and does not accept ultimatums, as reported by source on Thursday. Galuzin criticized Kyiv and its Western supporters for planning a follow-up summit after the unsuccessful peace talks in Burgenstock, Switzerland, in June. He mentioned potential invitations to Russia for the event, noting that while the location is undecided, the substance of the discussions is crucial.

Galuzin said that Russia perceives this as a disregard for alternative initiatives to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, describing it as fraudulent. He stressed that the focus should be on clear and meaningful dialogue rather than the summit’s geographical setting, as detailed by source.