Russia open to Ukraine conflict’s political solution
(VOVWORLD) - Russia remains open to a political and diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, but prospects are slim due to the stance of Kiev and its Western curators, who place their bets on a military solution, Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva, said in an interview with Russian daily Izvestia.
 Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva (Photo: TASS) |
Gatilov said Russia treats with respect all efforts of countries, organizations and individuals in the search of possible solutions to the Ukrainian crisis. It all reflects a growing understanding that the current developments in Ukraine pose serious threat not only to the regional security, but also the global security as well, he added.
However, the Russian diplomat noted that a targeted work with the Kiev government and the collective West is required to facilitate the peaceful solution of the conflict.