Lavrov Claims West Changing Tactics on Ukraine Conflict

Russia's foreign minister suggests Western nations are considering peace talks without Ukraine's involvement, criticizes Zelenskyy's peace plan.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claims that some Western nations are suggesting that Moscow should discuss peace in Ukraine as the United States and its allies have failed to defeat Russian forces.
Nearly two years into Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow controls about 17.5 per cent of Ukrainian territory and a Ukrainian counter-offensive this year has failed to win any major territorial gains against Russian forces.
Lavrov suggests that the West is changing its tactics and strategy on Ukraine, hinting at discussions about Ukraine without involving Ukraine itself.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's 10-point peace plan, which calls for the withdrawal of Russian troops and restoration of Ukraine's state borders, is criticized by Moscow as it does not include Russia in talks.
Major Western powers reportedly met in secret about 10 days ago to discuss a 'peace formula' proposed by Zelenskyy, with further meetings planned for January and a 'peace summit' in February.