Lavrov said in an interview clip released Sept.8 that a US representative who visited Moscow on Sept.5 discussed proposals reflecting President Trump’s post-return stance on Ukraine, including Ukraine not joining NATO and acknowledging realities on the ground. Lavrov added that, contrary to French claims that US participation in Ukraine talks would resume after Russia’s State Duma elections in late Sept., Washington has not announced any further diplomatic steps.

2026-09-08

Lavrov said in an interview clip released Sept.8 that a US representative who visited Moscow on Sept.5 discussed proposals reflecting President Trump’s post-return stance on Ukraine, including Ukraine not joining NATO and acknowledging realities on the ground. Lavrov added that, contrary to French claims that US participation in Ukraine talks would resume after Russia’s State Duma elections in late Sept., Washington has not announced any further diplomatic steps.