Parts of a possible peace deal between Russia and Ukraine are close to being agreed, the Russian foreign minister has said, as negotiations to end the conflict continue.
Sergei Lavrov said some formulations for an agreement are near completion, with neutral status for Kyiv under"serious" consideration.
"Neutral status is now being seriously discussed along, of course, with security guarantees," Mr Lavrov told RBC news. "Now this very thing is being discussed in negotiations - there are absolutely specific formulations which in my view areAdvertisementA deal between Russia and Ukraine is close to being agreed, the Russian Foreign Minister said today
Mr Lavrov said, however, that there are other issues to consider, including the use of the Russian language in Ukraine and freedom of speech.
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