How are the negotiations going with Russia? – Channel 4 News

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry believes that the collapse of Russia’s ally Syria in the face of onslaught by rebel groups shows that Moscow cannot fight on two fronts.

But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov continues to talk tough.

He says he is open to negotiations with US President-elect Donald Trump, but will use “all means” to prevent Washington from defeating Russian forces in Ukraine.

We asked Ukrainian diplomat Vadym Pystaiko what it was like to negotiate with the Russians.