Lavrov Says Moscow Sets No Deadlines on Ukraine Settlement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Moscow is not setting deadlines for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, underscoring that Russia is guided by objectives rather than dates. He made the remarks while commenting on reported calls from Washington to conclude the crisis within a month. "Have you heard any deadlines from us? We do not have deadlines — we have tasks. We are working on them,” Lavrov said. Focus on Objectives Lavrov's comments highlight a persistent position within Russian diplomacy: the emphasis on strategic goals over externally imposed timelines. The statement came amid renewed discussion of diplomatic efforts and public signals from US officials expressing urgency about reaching a settlement.