Moscow, February 11 (NationPress) Russia is prepared to pursue a negotiated resolution to the Ukraine conflict, drawing from agreements established by the leaders of both Russia and the United States, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

He emphasized that Russia is fully dedicated to the outcomes from the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump that took place in Anchorage, Alaska last August. Lavrov noted that Moscow anticipates its interests will be duly acknowledged during the pursuit of mutually acceptable accords with partners who are willing to engage in honest and direct dialogue, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

Lavrov further asserted that Russia will continue to advocate for truth and justice in international relations and strive for a multipolar world rooted in the goals and principles of the UN Charter. He added that Moscow opposes double standards, covert agendas, imposed settlement formulas, and practices associated with neocolonialism and hegemonism.

The foreign minister also indicated that Russia would focus on enhancing strategic partnerships with emerging centers of a multipolar world. He mentioned that Russia, alongside like-minded partners, would work to accelerate the establishment of sanctions-resistant mechanisms for trade, investment, financial, and logistical cooperation.

The most recent round of US-mediated discussions between Russia and Ukraine concluded earlier on Thursday, with both parties agreeing to a large-scale prisoner exchange but falling short of achieving significant breakthroughs on critical issues like territorial arrangements and a ceasefire.

According to Ukraine, the talks were conducted in a trilateral format before transitioning to group consultations. Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umerov remarked that the Ukrainian delegation aimed for a dignified and lasting peace, although specific outcomes were not disclosed.

The discussions concluded without a joint political or security statement, highlighting ongoing differences between Russia and Ukraine on essential matters, including territorial conflicts, ceasefire agreements, and security assurances.

US President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that representatives from the three nations reached an agreement on a prisoner swap, labeling the conversations as specific and constructive. He did, however, mention that more effort is required to progress toward a comprehensive resolution of the conflict.

Following the discussions, Russia and Ukraine executed their first large-scale prisoner exchange in nearly five months, with each side returning 157 detainees. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that those released included both military and civilian personnel.