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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has announced that Russia and China will engage in a dialogue on security in the Eurasian region. Lavrov stated that the task of forming Eurasian security has arisen and that Russia and China will collaborate with other like-minded countries on this issue. The announcement comes as Lavrov also mentioned that Russia and China will continue their anti-terrorist cooperation. Additionally, Lavrov expressed Russia's intention to seek an 'honest assessment' of the reported drone attack on the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine from the UN's nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and will raise the matter at the UN Security Council [57371c92].
This development adds a new dimension to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The dialogue between Russia and China on Eurasian security underscores the potential for collaboration and alternative approaches to resolving the conflict. It also highlights the involvement of other countries in the region and their interest in finding a peaceful resolution. The announcement of continued anti-terrorist cooperation between Russia and China further emphasizes their shared interests and potential for joint efforts in addressing security challenges [57371c92].
It is important to note that while Lavrov endorses the Chinese peace plan for the Ukraine conflict, there are still differing perspectives within the Russian government. In a previous statement, Lavrov dismissed Ukraine's peace plan as pointless and unacceptable. This highlights the complexity of the situation and the need for continued dialogue and negotiation to find common ground [bf96f42f], [f1ceeaa5].