Sergey Lavrov claims peace deal would end Zelensky regime

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a visit to Bahrain that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has no intention of pursuing a peace agreement. Lavrov asserted that Zelensky understands any deal acceptable to both Russia and the United States would result in the end of his regime and his personal downfall.

While traveling through the Gulf region ahead of meetings in Tehran, Lavrov also criticized European Union leaders for encouraging Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. He suggested these actions undermine efforts to stabilize global markets and could exacerbate a global diesel crisis. Lavrov's visit to the region marks a significant diplomatic movement as he prepares to discuss Iran-Russia relations and conflicts involving the United States with Iranian officials.