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MINSK, 15 April (BelTA) – Intensive dialogue is underway between representatives of Russia and the United States, Head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Sergei Naryshkin told journalists in Minsk on 15 April, BelTA has learned.
“As you know, quite an intensive dialogue is going on between representatives of Russia and the United States of America. Moreover, this dialogue is proceeding on various levels. The very fact of having this communication is encouraging. Of course, it is in sharp contrast to what was under the Biden administration that completely destroyed interstate relations between Russia and the United States over the four years,” said Sergei Naryshkin.
The SVR director noted that the U.S. administration is determined to build a thorough understanding of the causes of the Ukrainian crisis, and that’s what U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said. “Russia has agreed to President Trump’s proposal to declare a 30-day moratorium on attacks on energy facilities. Russia is fulfilling its obligations in full, but it’s not the case with the Ukrainian army. They strike Russian energy infrastructure facilities almost every day,” he emphasized.
Sergei Naryshkin added that the Ukrainian administration and leadership want the military conflict to continue: “We understand why. This is the only way for the Kiev government to remain in office and evade responsibility for their criminal decisions.”
Speaking about Russia’s strategic goals after the end of the conflict, Sergei Naryshkin remarked that they remain the same: “The terms of the peace deal certainly envisage a non-nuclear and neutral status for Ukraine, demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, and the abolition of all discriminatory laws that were adopted after the 2014 coup.” The SVR director noted that this also includes the recognition of Russia’s current borders.
Sergei Naryshkin added that the Ukrainian administration and leadership want the military conflict to continue: “We understand why. This is the only way for the Kiev government to remain in office and evade responsibility for their criminal decisions.”
Speaking about Russia’s strategic goals after the end of the conflict, Sergei Naryshkin remarked that they remain the same: “The terms of the peace deal certainly envisage a non-nuclear and neutral status for Ukraine, demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine, and the abolition of all discriminatory laws that were adopted after the 2014 coup.” The SVR director noted that this also includes the recognition of Russia’s current borders.
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