Ukraine Skeptical Over Efforts To End War With Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has cast doubt on efforts to bring about peace in his country's war with Russia, saying during a visit to Iraq that Moscow "wants war." Kuleba’s visit to Baghdad comes after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited the Iraqi capital in February. At a joint press conference, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Baghdad was ready to "help the two parties to first reach a cease-fire, then to start discussions." However, Kuleba appeared doubtful, saying Russia “is seeking war. And this is the biggest impediment...on the way to peace." (AFP)