Lithuania does not believe that Russia wants to end the war

As Kęstutis Budris noted, it is currently difficult to understand with what intentions and with what mood the Russian delegation will arrive for the negotiations in Istanbul.

"If they are the same as last time, then we know how it all ended. There was no real desire to negotiate, and therefore no tangible results related to the ceasefire," the Lithuanian Foreign Minister emphasized.

In his opinion, the second round of negotiations will not be too different from the first.

Budris also called on Europe and the US not to back down from their position.

According to him, the ceasefire must be implemented "unconditionally and immediately."

"Only in conjunction with a ceasefire can normal, full-fledged negotiations on ending the aggression take place. Such negotiations should include the participation of both the United States and Europe," the diplomat added.