Lavrov: Negotiations Key to Conflict Resolution, Root Causes Must Be Addressed

Lavrov Advocates for Negotiations, Stressing Need to Address Root Causes of Conflict Moscow, May 28, 2025 – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a statement today emphasizing the need for negotiations to resolve the ongoing conflict. He stressed that while negotiations are preferable to continued warfare, a successful outcome requires addressing the root causes of the conflict. The statement was made during a high-level meeting in Moscow. "Negotiations are better than war," Lavrov stated, "but to achieve a successful conclusion to the conflict, it is necessary to eliminate its root causes." He did not specify what those root causes are but implied they were complex and long-standing. The meeting in Moscow included representatives from various international bodies, suggesting a concerted effort to find a diplomatic solution. Lavrov's statement underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and the recognition that lasting peace requires more than just a ceasefire. The focus on addressing the root causes of the conflict suggests a potential shift in the approach to peace negotiations, moving beyond immediate cessation of hostilities to a more comprehensive resolution. This approach could lead to more sustainable peace in the long term.