"All problems are with the Ukrainian side, which is categorically refusing negotiations and putting forward conditions that are obviously unrealistic," Lavrov told reporters.Get the latest newsdelivered to your inboxSign up for The Manila Times’ daily newslettersBy signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Serviceand Privacy Policy.Russian and Ukrainian officials held several rounds of negotiations during the early stages of the conflict — including meetings hosted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan — that ended without agreements to curb fighting.Along with the UN and Turkey, Russia and Ukraine this summer inked a deal to unblock several Ukrainian ports allowing for grain exports from one of the world's largest producers."Sholz and Macron are well aware that this process is hindered by Ukraine, which, including through laws, by Zelensky's decree, bans negotiations with the Russian Federation," Lavrov said, adding "this is not a question for (Russia).""