Disturbing statement from Lavrov. "The war will continue"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the war in Ukraine will continue and tensions are escalating. His remarks came during a conference ahead of the Africa-Russia summit. Meanwhile, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre and Finnish President Alexander Stubb spoke with President Vladimir Putin about potential negotiations to end the conflict. They emphasized the human and material costs of the war and the need for de-escalation. Stubb described the conversation as direct and substantive, highlighting the war's impact on regional security. The discussions also included an upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi involving representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and the USA.