MOSCOW — Russia's foreign minister says that Moscow is ready for a direct dialogue with Ukraine's new president, adding it doesn't need any Western mediation. Sergey Lavrov on May 26 said Russia views Ukraine's presidential vote positively and is ready to deal with billionaire candy tycoon Petro Poroshenko, who holds a commanding lead, according to early returns.
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Associated Press: Lavrov is ready to speak with Poroshenko
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said he is ready to negotiate with Ukraine's new President Petro Poroshenko.
