US EditionLavrov Dismisses Vatican as Possible Venue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov dismissed the Vatican as a realistic venue for Russia-Ukraine peace talks during a conference in Moscow on May 23, 2025.
- This statement followed resumed peace talks in Istanbul earlier in May after a three-year break and ongoing preparation of a memorandum outlining steps toward peace.
- Lavrov criticized the Vatican hosting due to Orthodox nations negotiating on a Catholic platform and cited continuing tensions including the Ukrainian government's actions against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
- He suggested considering the Vatican as a possible location for negotiations and mentioned that, while he was unsure about the progress on the other side, their own preparations were well underway.
- Lavrov confirmed a second round of talks will occur, Russia will deliver its memorandum to Ukraine, and the choice of venue remains uncertain amid complex religious and political factors.
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