Lavrov's Turkmenistan talks CIS, Ukraine and cooperation

Oct 7

Kochetkov reports the CIS foreign-ministers gathering, briefing and Lavrov's bilateral meeting with Meredov in Turkmenistan. The anchor names Ashgabat, while the package visits Avaza; that aired geography remains qualified. Lavrov says Washington proposed Russia–U.S.–Ukraine talks and Moscow agreed, but alleged election-time Ukrainian attacks led it to seek Kyiv's proposals; he says Washington understood and blames European pressure for failed Anchorage implementation. These are his accounts, not verified attacks, disclosed negotiating terms or a scheduled settlement. The report gives twelve-percent CIS trade growth and discusses similar international positions and Lavrov's Middle East/Gulf/Ukraine agenda. Scenic/cultural material leads into Russia–Turkmenistan economic projects, ships/trucks, students and a proposed joint university. Lavrov praises enhanced allied partnership and Meredov thanks him. The next leaders' summit and university remain prospective; no new detailed agreement is established.

At the post-CIS briefing Lavrov says Washington proposed Russia–U.S.–Ukraine talks and Moscow agreed, but alleged election-time Ukrainian attacks led Russia to seek Kyiv's proposals. He says Washington understood the argument and blames European pressure for nonimplementation of Anchorage understandings. These are his explanations, not verified attack findings, disclosed terms, scheduled talks or a settlement.