Russian FM Lavrov Accuses Ukriane’s Zelensky of Lying in Davos

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, in a press conference addressing Russia’s foreign policy and global developments, criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s speech in Davos, alleging it contained falsehoods about the Minsk agreements. Lavrov asserted that Zelensky “openly lied to the whole world” at the World Economic Forum. Lavrov argued that the failure to implement the Minsk agreements, crucial for resolving the Ukrainian problem, was hindered by the West, specifically mentioning former leaders Merkel and Hollande. He claimed they signed the agreements to buy time for Ukraine to prepare for war. Lavrov emphasized that the Minsk agreements aimed to end the conflict, and Zelensky’s assertions were misleading to the international community.