The Russian Federation announced its intention to suspend participation in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly. Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian State Duma, made the announcement, with a decision expected by February 21. Concurrently, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán emphasized the urgency for Ukraine to agree to a peace deal with Russia to avoid losing more territory, suggesting that Moscow's conditions include the acceptance of the current territorial occupations, described in Russian newspeak. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the Russian parliament, indicated Russia's readiness for talks with Ukraine, contingent on the recognition of the situation on the ground. Lavrov also hinted at the possibility of Russia withdrawing from the OSCE, noting the importance of allied positions in this matter.
Russia plans to withdraw from the OSCE Lavrov: "The question of Russia's withdrawal from the OSCE has not yet been discussed, but it is floating in the air. Whether our allies will follow us is another matter, and here, of course, their position must also be taken into account." https://t.co/lg88R0DyeS
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, speaking at Russian parliament says Russia is ready for talks in Ukraine, only if current occupation of lands in Ukraine accepted (in Russian newspeak "if situation on the ground took into the account") https://t.co/WYGmzlfhC6 https://t.co/TZBQuX8lai
Russia's Parliament set to vote on suspending participation in OSCE Parliamentary Assembly https://t.co/5urX2Cpzw9 https://t.co/gPmQpbcTdb
Orban said: Ukraine better agree to peace or it will lose even more territory A peace agreement with Russia is the only way out for Ukraine if it wants to preserve and keep any territories, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said. According to him, Moscow will decide on the… https://t.co/eWD9I72vug
⚡️ Russia announced its intention to leave the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The head of the Russian State Duma made the statement. The decision is going to be adopted by February 21.
⚡️Russia announces intention to leave OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. The Russian Federation will suspend its participation in the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Parliamentary Assembly, Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian parliament, announced on…