Russia Blames US
Russia accuses the US of failing to uphold commitments made during the Trump-Putin summit, amid escalating Ukraine conflict
S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, signaling growing frustration in Moscow over stalled diplomacy on Ukraine. S. had not fully met its obligations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov went further on Tuesday, suggesting the Alaska meeting may have been used by Washington to buy time for Ukraine to strengthen its military position.
S. ” Despite the criticism, Ryabkov said Moscow intends to continue dialogue with Washington. The White House did not immediately respond to Benzinga’s request for comment. Ukraine War Remains A Major Flashpoint The tougher rhetoric comes as Ukraine intensifies drone strikes inside Russia, including attacks on a Moscow-area oil refinery last week.
At the recent Group of Seven summit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy argued that Kyiv was gaining momentum in the war, a claim Moscow rejects. -led diplomatic efforts. Oleg Ignatov of the International Crisis Group said Moscow wants Washington to re-engage in negotiations and help secure an end to the conflict on terms favorable to Russia. “There is no structured diplomatic process,” Ignatov told Reuters, adding that Russian officials are increasingly frustrated by the absence of meaningful talks.
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