Ryabkov: Russia Will Not Attack, Invade Ukraine

Ryabkov: Russia Will Not Attack, Invade Ukraine
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov gestures during a press conference following talks with US counterpart on soaring tensions over Ukraine, in Geneva, on Jan. 10, 2022. Eloi Rouyer/AFP via Getty Images
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Russia’s deputy foreign minister on Monday reaffirmed that Moscow has no intention of invading Ukraine, but said receiving Western security guarantees is the categoric imperative for Moscow.

Sergei Ryabkov, who led the Russian delegation at the security talks with the U.S. in Geneva last week, claimed there was “no risk” of a large-scale war in Europe, rebuffing accusations of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.