Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told "Face the Nation" that the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal," but some elements need to be "fine tuned."

Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov gave the strongest indication so far that the war in Ukraine could be coming to a peaceful conclusion, saying the Kremlin was "ready to reach a deal."

Russia has said it is willing to hold direct talks with Ukraine without any preconditions, according to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

US Vice President JD Vance has claimed that Ukraine will be unable to win the war if military action continues, during what America has described as a "critical week" for peace talks

Russia fears that during a 30-day truce with Ukraine, its Western partners will help strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine, states Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Interfax. The official complained that EU leaders are demanding that Russia agree to a 30-day ceasefire without any additional conditions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal for a ceasefire on Victory Day is the beginning of direct talks with Kyiv, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on April 29 during a press briefing.

A long-term solution to the Ukrainian crisis requires not only a ceasefire or a halt to hostilities on the line of contact, but also the eradication of the root causes of the conflict, including the elimination of the security threats to Russia,