Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin emphasized that Russia’s principles and approaches "on which a long-term and fair settlement should be based have not changed"

"Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated that no 'freeze' is possible without eliminating the root causes of this crisis," Mikhail Galuzin emphasized

"No 'freeze' is possible without addressing the root causes of this crisis," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin said.