Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has laid out Moscow’s terms for a peace settlement with Ukraine, emphasizing it must be a permanent agreement—not a temporary truce. Lavrov told Hungary’s Magyar Nemzet that Ukraine must undergo demilitarisation and "denazification", alongside a full lifting of sanctions, withdrawal of lawsuits against Russia, and the return of seized Russian assets. Lavrov also insisted the final deal include a \\written ban \\on NATO expansion eastward and provisions ensuring security for Russian speakers within Ukraine. Lavrov characterized these demands as non-negotiable components of "lasting peace," arguing they are rooted in neutralizing threats to Russia. His comments echo President Putin’s broader peace strategy, which includes formalizing Russian control over Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine, as well...