Russia’s top diplomat Lavrov rejects key part of deal to end war with Ukraine, WaPo reports; Lavrov dismisses security guarantees demanded by Ukraine for any deal, once again saying the current regime in Kyiv should end

Lavrov's rejection of security guarantees highlights a significant stumbling block in peace negotiations with Ukraine, suggesting that a resolution remains distant.

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