Matthew Whitaker: Russia may never be ready to conclude an agreement to end the war in Ukraine

The US permanent representative to NATO expressed the opinion that Russia may never be ready to conclude an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, started four years ago by Moscow, reported Agence France-Presse, quoted by BTA.

"I think the Ukrainians are ready right now to conclude a peace agreement that is acceptable and fair under the circumstances", said Ambassador Matthew Whitaker during a roundtable discussion within the framework of the Munich Security Conference. "But I'm not convinced that Russia is ready to make a deal or that it ever will be."

This message contrasts with the request made by US President Donald Trump earlier in the day, notes Agence France-Presse.

He called on his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky "to get moving" to make a deal with Russia. Another round of talks to resolve the conflict is due next week.