Russia to Send Second Convoy to Ukraine
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iStock/Thinkstock(MOSCOW) — Russia is set to send a second aid convoy into eastern Ukraine, according to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
The announcement follows Friday’s decision to deploy a convoy without a Red Cross escort or permission from Ukrainian authorities. The trucks left Ukraine less than a day later, but the U.S. warned it could lead to more punishment for the Federation.
Officials claim the humanitarian situation in south eastern Ukraine demanded action after a week of delays, while Ukraine called the incident an invasion.
Distribution of Russia aid will begin Monday in Luhansk.
During a press conference Monday, Lavrov said the country is ready to participate in settling the crisis with Ukraine through any means, according to Interfax.
“Basically, we are prepared — as was repeatedly stressed by President Putin — for any format, as long as there is a result and movement from the military confrontation, for the civil war in Ukraine towards a national dialogue,” Lavrov said.
President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Ukraine’s president in Minsk on Tuesday to discuss the conflict.
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