Russia’s diplomat has dismissed the idea that the war in Ukraine could be ended through talks at this stage, claiming that the outcome will be decided by Russian forces “on the front lines” rather than at a negotiating table. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he sees no realistic way to resume negotiations with Kyiv, given what he described as the statements and actions of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his European allies, referring to European leaders backing Ukraine politically and