'Europeans sat in lobby, had coffee': Lavrov mocks EU interference bid

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov revealed that European representatives did not directly participate in the recent trilateral talks on Ukraine in Geneva, stating their involvement was limited to informal contact in the hotel lobby. Speaking in a recent interview, Lavrov’s remarks raise fresh questions about Europe’s role in ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Ukraine conflict. The comments come amid shifting geopolitical alignments, stalled peace initiatives, and intensified negotiations between major powers.