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Moscow, Jan 26 (EFE).- Russia said Wednesday it would not allow Western allies to ‘downplay’ the Kremlin’s demands as tensions continue to escalate on the country’s border with Ukraine. “There is a distinct trend towards downplaying our proposals and brushing them under the carpet in endless discussions,” foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said at an appearance …

Four-way talks, which include France and Germany, resume for the first time since 2019 as fears of war escalate.

Officials from Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine are due in Paris for the Normandy Format meeting. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ukrainian and Russian representatives are in Paris for talks with German and French officials. With fears of a possible invasion growing, European powers are hoping to diplomatically de-escalate the situation.

Wendy Sherman notes China won't like invasion during Beijing Winter Olympics; US embassy in Kyiv advises citizens to consider leaving 'now'; diplomatic talks continue

Diplomatic advisors to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are also taking part in the talks.

Representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France have used what's known as the Normandy Format to try to resolve differences. The hope is the talks can also find a way out of the current standoff.

Liz Truss demands France and Germany finalise sanctions and supply defensive equipment to Kyiv as French officials say UK is 'alarmist'

The Russian delegation to the meeting is led by Presidential Administration deputy head Dmitry Kozak

Dmitry Kozak, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, is heading the Russian delegation