Russian State Secretary: We are open to talks about Ukraine on the basis of a realistic proposal

She is ready to consider any “realistic” peace initiative for the conflict in which Moscow’s interests and the situation on the field will be taken into account, she said today, Thursday (21.11. 24) the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zaharova. “We are open to negotiations, we are ready to consider any realistic, non-political initiative – of course [for Ukraine],” Zacharova said, adding that Russia will only consider a settlement “based on taking our interests into account.” “I would like to emphasise once again: the key word is to take account of the interests of our country, the current situation on the field and the guarantees of compliance with the relevant agreements.”