Vladimir Medinsky said that Russia wants peace

Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to the Russian president who is heading the Russian delegation at the talks with Ukraine, said that Moscow is interested in a speedy end to the conflict.

According to him, the current standoff only deepens the differences between the two countries, which, despite the current disagreements, are historically and culturally close, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Medinsky emphasized that Western analysts mistakenly draw parallels between the Ukrainian conflict and the wars of European countries such as England and France. In contrast, Russia and Ukraine, in his opinion, represent one people with a common history, language and culture, and therefore the conflict between them is fratricidal in nature.

"It's like an argument between an older and younger brother about who is smarter and more influential," Medinsky said. He added: "Unfortunately, the confrontation only widens the gap, and we want to end it as quickly as possible."

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