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A top Russian official has announced that the momentum toward a peace deal in Ukraine has collapsed, with no clear path forward on possibly ending the war.
Getting into it: While speaking at Russia’s Federal Assembly on Wednesday, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that the diplomatic gains made during the Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage had been “largely exhausted.” He directly blamed European nations for the breakdown in talks, accusing them of intentionally prolonging the war. He accused Ukraine’s Western backers of supporting a “war to the last Ukrainian,” echoing the Kremlin’s stance that Europe is fueling the war to weaken Russia.
Ryabkov’s comments align with previous statements made by President Vladimir Putin, who has long suggested that the United States and its allies (particularly under the Biden administration) never seriously sought peace. Putin has argued that the US military-industrial complex profits from the ongoing war, using Ukraine as a proxy battlefield while selling weapons to NATO countries and Kyiv.
This all comes as President Trump has publicly shifted his stance on Ukraine, now leaning toward approving the transfer of US Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. These missiles, with ranges of up to 1,550 miles, would significantly enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike deep into Russian-held territory. Ryabkov issued a warning regarding the potential deployment of Tomahawks, stating that such a move would mark a “qualitative” shift in the war and have “severe” consequences.
He also argued that launching these systems would likely require US personnel on the ground, implying direct American involvement. He urged the US to act “soberly, sensibly, and responsibly,” noting that the consequences could extend far beyond the battlefield.
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