Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said that France has repeatedly appealed to Russia through closed channels, proposing that they establish a dialogue on the Russian-Ukrainian war without Ukraine's participation.

Ukraine sees no reason to believe another Russian lie and instead stresses the importance of trusting its partners. “The purpose of these comments is clear - to sow discord between Ukraine and France, between Ukraine and the allies, between allies. This is Russia's general strategy, which it constantly follows,” he said, calling Lavrov a criminal involved in the aggression against Ukraine and a pathological liar. “This is a man who claimed that the bombing of the maternity hospital in Mariupol, the atrocities committed by the Russians in Bucha were staged, they were fakes. It seems to me that after these words, to accept any of his revelations is to disrespect oneself. We have no reason to believe these lies.” Read also: Putin rejects Trump team's peace plan proposal — ISW The statement comes after a Russian newspaper Kommersant reported Lavrov's claim that France had allegedly sought to initiate war resolution talks with Russia without Ukraine's participation. We’re bringing the voice of Ukraine to the world. Support us with a one-time donation, or become a Patron! Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine Section: Nation Author: Андрій Журба

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Thursday that France tried to engage with Moscow in talks about the Ukraine war without the participation of Kyiv. "On several occasions, our French colleagues have appealed through confidential channels: 'Let us help,