Moscow accuses Washington of reneging on Alaska summit pact

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov initiated the critique on Sunday, claiming only one party remained committed to the Alaska understandings. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov later suggested the meeting might have been a tactical ploy by Washington to buy time for rearming Kyiv. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov echoed these sentiments, accusing the U.S. of aligning with the hardline stances held by the UK and France, though he confirmed that communication channels remain open.

Analysts suggest the rhetoric reflects mounting pressure within the Kremlin. Gerhard Mangott, an expert on Russian affairs, noted that Moscow is increasingly anxious over the impact of Ukrainian strikes on its domestic economy and military stability. According to Mangott, Putin is under pressure to project strength and force the White House back to the negotiating table. Oleg Ignatov of the International Crisis Group added that the current lack of a structured diplomatic process has left Moscow disillusioned. Russia continues to demand U.S. mediation to secure an exit from the conflict on its own terms, rejecting overtures from European governments that offer little leverage for the territorial concessions Moscow seeks.