Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says "momentum for Ukrainian settlement that appeared after the Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska has been exhausted."
“Unfortunately, it must be acknowledged that the powerful impetus of Anchorage in favor of agreements has been largely exhausted by the efforts of opponents and the efforts of supporters of the "war to the last Ukrainian" among Europeans,” Ryabkov said.
“This is the result of destructive activity, primarily by Europeans, which we speak about openly and directly,” the Russian diplomat added.
This is an unmistakable declaration that the brief thaw in US-Russia relations after the Putin–Trump summit in Alaska, has frozen over.
Whatever fragile diplomatic window opened in Alaska - is closing fast.
The meeting, held two weeks ago, had raised cautious optimism after both leaders hinted at “new channels” for dialogue on Ukraine. But inside Moscow, officials now say Washington has failed to follow through, and Kyiv’s “unrealistic conditions” have killed the progress.
Ryabkov’s tone was unmistakable . . . resignation wrapped in warning: “The momentum that appeared after Alaska has been exhausted.” For months, the Kremlin’s message has oscillated between negotiation and escalation. This latest statement sounds like the pendulum just swung back toward the latter.
