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Russia Reports Intense Diplomacy on Ukraine Peace Plan
Russian officials say they are intensifying diplomatic work to draft a peace plan for the Ukraine conflict, drawing on understandings reached at a 2025 summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska.
Anchoring Peace Efforts on Past Agreements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told state media that contacts on the peace settlement have been ongoing “almost uninterruptedly,” with efforts focused on developing a proposal that aligns with the basic understandings of Russia and the United States from the Anchorage summit. This gathering in August 2025 serves as the benchmark for Moscow’s current discussions.
Stagnant US‑Russia Relations
Ryabkov also described broader U.S.‑Russia relations as being in a state of “stagnation.” He pointed to several unresolved issues, including the absence of a U.S. ambassador in Moscow, no progress in returning seized diplomatic properties, and what Moscow views as a lack of U.S. interest in extending the Strategic Offensive Arms Treaty.
Diplomatic Channels and Bilateral Issues
According to Ryabkov, while expert‑level dialogues continue in various capitals, key bilateral irritants remain unresolved. These include restoring direct air services and negotiations over diplomatic assets. Russia maintains that regular diplomatic contacts persist despite these challenges.
Other International Context
In the same interview, Ryabkov urged the release of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro following his recent abduction. He also commented on U.S. claims of a “secret superweapon” used in the Caracas raid, saying it did not involve weapons of mass destruction, and downplaying its strategic significance.
