The latest on the Russia–Ukraine crisis, March 3. Click here for updates from March 2. Lavrov Says Moscow Ready for Talks Over Ukraine Russia’s foreign minister says that Moscow is ready for talks to end the fighting in Ukraine but will continue to press its effort to destroy Ukraine’s military infrastructure. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the Russian delegation submitted its demands to Ukrainian negotiators earlier this week and is now waiting for Kyiv’s response in talks set for Thursday. ___ Zelenskyy: 16,000 Volunteers Coming to Fight Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday said 16,000 foreign “volunteers” were traveling to Ukraine to help the country’s cause. Speaking in a video address he said the soldiers were coming to defend ‘liberty and life.’ “I’m sure it will be successful,” he added. Zelenskyy was also skeptical of Moscow’s intention to send humanitarian aid to Ukraine, urging Russia to learn words …