Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that discussions regarding security issues in Ukraine without Russian participation are futile, labeling such attempts as a “road to nowhere.” His remarks followed a meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump with Ukraine’s president and European leaders aimed at establishing security guarantees for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Lavrov emphasized that meaningful dialogue on collective security cannot occur without involving the Russian Federation, asserting that the West, particularly the U.S., recognizes the impracticality of addressing security concerns in isolation from Moscow. This highlights the complexities of geopolitical negotiations and the necessity for inclusive discussions in resolving conflicts.