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)
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