Ukraine Envoy to Present Trump Peace Options In Coming Weeks

Sergei Ryabkovrussian Deputy Foreign Minister

This is where we are and the sooner US, Britain and others understand it, the better it would be and the closer this desired political solution will be for everyone,

said Mr Ryabkov

Vladimir Putinpresident

We’re trying to end that war. It’s a war that would have never happened if I were president, it would have never happened, but we’re making progress.” ... I’ve had it. Let’s just say I’ve had it. And I expect to have many more conversations. We have to get that war ended. It’s going to end.”

He told reporters ... Asked to clarify whether his conversations with Putin took place before he took office or after, Trump said

Sergei Ryabkovrussian Deputy Foreign Minister

Without solving the problems which were the root causes of what is happening, it will not be possible to reach an agreement,

Mr Ryabkov said