Russia's top diplomat says a group of nations, including the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, should guarantee Ukraine's security after the current conflict ends.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the remark in an interview with US media outlet NBC News, broadcast on Sunday.
Lavrov referred to the increasingly active discussions over a security guarantee for Ukraine.
He stressed Russia's position should also be respected, saying that "no one can strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others."
Lavrov recalled negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that took place in Turkey in 2022 during which a proposal was made to create a group of guarantors, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, as well as Germany and Turkey. Russia is one of the permanent members.
US Vice President JD Vance also spoke to NBC News on Sunday.
He said, "I think the Russians have made significant concessions to President Trump for the first time in three and a half years of this conflict."
Vance added that what the Russians conceded was the "recognition that Ukraine will have territorial integrity after the war."
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Quiz 1:
Who made the statement about guaranteeing Ukraine's security after the current conflict ends?
A. US Vice President JD Vance
B. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
C. Turkish Diplomat
D. German Diplomat
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Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
Which countries were mentioned as potential guarantors for Ukraine's security, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov?
A. United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Germany
B. Russia, United Nations Security Council Permanent Members, Turkey, Germany
C. Japan, India, Brazil, Italy, Canada
D. North Korea, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
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Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
What concession did Russia reportedly make regarding Ukraine, according to US Vice President JD Vance?
A. Recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity before the war
B. Recognition of Crimea as part of Russia
C. Withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
D. Recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity after the war
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: D
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the remark in an interview with US media outlet NBC News, broadcast on Sunday.
Lavrov referred to the increasingly active discussions over a security guarantee for Ukraine.
He stressed Russia's position should also be respected, saying that "no one can strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others."
Lavrov recalled negotiations between Russia and Ukraine that took place in Turkey in 2022 during which a proposal was made to create a group of guarantors, including the five permanent members of the Security Council, as well as Germany and Turkey. Russia is one of the permanent members.
US Vice President JD Vance also spoke to NBC News on Sunday.
He said, "I think the Russians have made significant concessions to President Trump for the first time in three and a half years of this conflict."
Vance added that what the Russians conceded was the "recognition that Ukraine will have territorial integrity after the war."
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Quiz 1:
Who made the statement about guaranteeing Ukraine's security after the current conflict ends?
A. US Vice President JD Vance
B. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
C. Turkish Diplomat
D. German Diplomat
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 1: B
Quiz 2:
Which countries were mentioned as potential guarantors for Ukraine's security, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov?
A. United States, United Kingdom, China, France, Germany
B. Russia, United Nations Security Council Permanent Members, Turkey, Germany
C. Japan, India, Brazil, Italy, Canada
D. North Korea, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 2: B
Quiz 3:
What concession did Russia reportedly make regarding Ukraine, according to US Vice President JD Vance?
A. Recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity before the war
B. Recognition of Crimea as part of Russia
C. Withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine
D. Recognition of Ukraine's territorial integrity after the war
[Answer block]
Answers: Quiz 3: D
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov proposed a group of nations, including the permanent members of the UN Security Council, to guarantee Ukraine's security post-conflict. He emphasized Russia's position should also be respected in this matter. This suggestion was made during negotiations with
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250825_07/
Date: Aug. 25, 2025
Created: 2025/08/25 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 02:45
Last Read: 2025/08/26 08:11