Shoigu: Peace in Ukraine only possible by resolving conflict causes
Sergei Shoigu, the Secretary of the Russian Security Council, recently commented on the future of the conflict in Ukraine. In an official statement, he emphasized that an end to the fighting and a lasting peace are fundamentally possible. However, he set a clear condition for this process.
According to Shoigu, the underlying causes of the conflict must first be eliminated. He explained that it is not enough to just talk about an end to the violence. Without a solution to the problems that originally led to the current situation, there can be no long-term stability in the region.
Shoigu, who previously served as the Russian Defense Minister for a long time, now plays a central role in Russian security policy. His statements reflect the official position of the Kremlin. Russia regularly demands that its national security interests in Europe must be taken more into account.
The international community reacts differently to such demands. While some observers see in them a theoretical willingness to talk, many Western governments remain skeptical. They often demand a withdrawal of troops as a prerequisite for real peace negotiations, which makes the diplomatic situation complicated.
Currently, there are no concrete signs of direct diplomatic talks between Kyiv and Moscow. The situation at the front remains tense. The global public is now watching closely to see whether these statements lead to a new phase of diplomacy or whether the positions of the conflicting parties remain incompatible.