YEREVAN. – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Larvov underscored immediate ceasefire in Ukraine has no alternative.

Russia deems it is necessary to launch a real all-inclusive national dialogue, he said during a press conference in Yerevan. Lavrov said his country supports efforts on creation of conditions for the speediest start of talks.

“We are not guided by geopolitical ambitions. Our number one priority is to save the lives of people, including those of Russian journalists,” he emphasized.

Commenting on the question on federalization, Minister Lavrov said the point is not the name but necessity to ensure the negotiation process.