The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced the convening of its tenth diplomatic roundtable, scheduled for December 11th, which will bring together over 100 ambassadors and international organization representatives accredited in Moscow. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that the high-level gathering will focus specifically on “The Ukrainian Crisis: Diplomacy and Prospects for Settlement” as its central agenda item.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will traditionally inaugurate the proceedings with a keynote address outlining Moscow’s ongoing efforts toward achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Minister Lavrov is expected to provide a comprehensive assessment of the current situation while detailing Russia’s diplomatic initiatives aimed at de-escalation.
The roundtable format, now in its tenth iteration, represents a continued effort by Moscow to maintain open channels with the international diplomatic community. Zakharova emphasized the Russian government’s expectation that the meeting will foster “confidential and constructive dialogue” with representatives from across the global community regarding pressing international issues, particularly the ongoing situation in Ukraine.
This gathering occurs amid continued international attention on Eastern European security dynamics and represents Russia’s latest effort to position itself as engaged in diplomatic solutions to the ongoing crisis.