Lavrov Says Russia Has No Illusions on Ukraine Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia has no illusions about negotiations over Ukraine and accused the West of unreliability, according to statements reported on September 16, 2026. He also said Russia opposes any respite for Ukrainian troops and commented on Western military contingents in Ukraine. Separately, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that the results of an investigation into Bucha would be presented. President Vladimir Putin called on Russians to vote to "contribute to victory" in Ukraine.