Daily brief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected Vladimir Putin's historical justifications regarding Donbas, stating he would not discuss history with the Russian leader. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned of risks to Russia if a neighboring country joins NATO and commented on Ukraine negotiations.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned against a potential US strike on Iran, calling it 'playing with fire'.
The Kremlin commented on the Geneva talks, stating there is no sense in Europe's participation and discussing a venue for the next round.
Russia urged Iran and 'all parties' in the Middle East to show restraint amid a US military buildup in the region.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more pressure must be placed on Russia to halt attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.