In a heated exchange at the United Nations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused European nations of sabotaging peace talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin expressed skepticism about resuming negotiations, citing recent Ukrainian attacks during elections. Despite these tensions, Lavrov stated that Russia remains open to dialogue but will not pause military operations. The Kremlin indicated potential meetings involving the US and Ukraine while reiterating that national interests must be weighed seriously.