Russia has shut down the idea of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, accusing it of being undeserving of “serious attention from serious people”.
Foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said the previous sit-down proved Ukraine had no “desire to discuss anything in earnest”, according to AFP.
The countries attempted to hold talks some months ago but they ground to a halt in April, he added.
Lavrov continued: “They simply will never be able to articulate anything that would deserve the serious attention of serious people.”
