Russia's Lavrov says the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal" on Ukraine
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during a press conference in Moscow last week. Photo: Tatyana Makeyva/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Thursday concurred with President Trump's assertion that talks to end the war with Ukraine were "moving in the right direction," according to an excerpt from an interview with CBS News.
Why it matters: Lavrov's comments come hours after Trump issued rare criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin after Russian forces launched a deadly missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight.
What they're saying: During his CBS "Face the Nation" interview that airs in full Sunday, Lavrov noted Trump had mentioned a deal, "and we are ready to reach a deal."
- But, he added, "there are still some specific points, elements of this deal, which need to be fine-tuned, and we are busy with this exact process."
Go deeper: Trump's "final offer" for peace requires Ukraine to accept Russian occupation
