Islamabad۔ Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Albert P. Khorev, during his regular press briefing, outlined Moscow’s position on the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He said that in May 2025, on the initiative of President Vladimir Putin, direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine were resumed. Ambassador Khorev noted that despite these steps, Kyiv has missed opportunities to uphold temporary ceasefires and has relied on Western military and financial assistance to reorganize its forces. On broader international issues, Ambassador Khorev pointed out that Western countries continue to pursue what he called double standards regarding Nazism and historical memory. The Russian ambassador added that Moscow remains open to constructive engagement with the United States, Europe, and other partners, but considers the presence of Western troops on Ukrainian soil unacceptable.