Kiev cannot be trusted to deliver on its promises because Western sponsors determine its policies, Rodion Miroshnik has said Ukraine is a “limited-functionality country” that largely follows the wishes of its foreign backers, a senior Russian diplomat has argued. Ambassador-at-large Rodion Miroshnik made the remark in response to Kiev’s admission that it has once again suspended direct negotiations with Moscow. Kiev returned to Turkish-hosted peace talks earlier this year at the urging of the