Michael Rossi Poli Sci | 27 December 2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks with international news media along with Maria Zakharova
Topics include a negotiated settlement to Ukraine, the incoming Trump Administration in Washington, Russia’s recent Christmas Day missile attack on Ukraine, improved relations with Latin America, the future of Syria, and Russian-Chinese relations,
Recorded December 26, 2024
Topics:
00:23 – Reaching a peace settlement over Ukraine
10:34 – The “toxic” attitude of Western political officials and diplomats in communicating with Russia
16:30 – Deepening Russian-Chinese relations
22:31 – How will Russia negotiate over Ukraine if it does not recognize Zelensky as a legitimate leader
25:45 – Russia’s continued presence in Syria
31:46 – Russia’s continued relations with Latin America
41:12 – Russia’s expectations of working with a Trump Administration in 2025
46:13 – Russia’s Christmas Day Missile attach on Ukraine (including residential buildings)
51:37 – France and the US’ support for a brokered peace conference between Russia and Ukraine
54:48 – NATO’s alleged expansion of its presence of personnel in Ukraine
59:33 – The future of the Astana Format talks for Syria
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsHYVdtnqos
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