Russian diplomat bluntly said – NATO trainers will have to leave Ukraine, only then will talk happen

instructors Must Leave Ukraine Before Talks: A senior Russian diplomat said on Friday that talks on security guarantees for Russia cannot take place as long as NATO instructors and "mercenaries" remain in Ukraine. This is not possible, he said, as long as the arms supply to Ukraine continues. Alexander Darchiyev, the head of the North America Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, gave an interview to Russia's official news agency Tass (TASS). "Until arms supplies and financial aid to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's regime stop and NATO troops, mercenaries, trainers are withdrawn, the talks will be immature," he said. 

Russia is ready for talks

Russia commonly refers to foreigners fighting alongside the Ukrainian military as "mercenaries". Captured foreign fighters have been convicted. Russian officials have also stressed in recent days that they are open to talks with Ukraine. However, it has also been said that President Zelensky of Ukraine is not interested in a peaceful solution. Alexander Darchiyev said negotiations would also be needed with "recognition of the defined realities on the ground". It is clear that he is referring to Russia's control over parts of eastern and southern Ukraine.

America gave 1.85 billion help

Let us tell you that the war between Russia and Ukraine, which started in late February, has been going on for the last 10 months. Meanwhile, Zelensky visited America for the first time, where he asked for economic and military help. After this, the US has announced a military aid of $ 1.85 billion to Ukraine.