Lavrov stated that he USA having “difficulties” with persuasion Zelensky cease fire. Moscow expects from Washington confirmation of the agreements reached in Anchorage in the summer of 2025.
Moscow reminds of Anchorage: Lavrov on the diplomatic impasse and Zelensky’s intransigence
Chapter Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov stated that he USA there were “certain difficulties” with attempts to convince President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky go to a ceasefire. According to him, the American side previously assured Moscow that it would be able to influence the Ukrainian leadership, but this did not happen.
“The Americans assured us that they would be able to ensure that Zelensky does not interfere with the achievement of peace. Apparently, certain difficulties have arisen in this matter,” Lavrov noted.
He also stated that in Brussels And London attempts are being made to dissuade Washington from the course towards resolving the conflict and drag it into further intensification military pressure on Russia. Thus, according to the minister, the United States risks finally joining the so-called “war party”.
What are the Anchorage Accords?
Moscow expects from USA confirmation of the relevance of the agreements reached during the meeting in Anchorage (USA) in 2025. According to Lavrovthese “mutual understandings” are based on June statements Vladimir Putinin which he put forward demands for the withdrawal Armed Forces of Ukraine from at least four Ukrainian regions.
Later, according to the Russian side, the President Putin agreed to lower the bar and limited himself to the condition of the complete withdrawal of Ukrainian forces only from Donetsk region in exchange for a ceasefire. This proposal was allegedly conveyed Moscow through US special representative in Ukraine Rick Witkoff.
Lavrov did not specify why the Kremlin is now demanding official confirmation from the United States, but the context indicates a certain cooling or uncertainty on the part of Washington.
Difficulties of putting pressure on Kyiv
As previously reported, American press and analysts have repeatedly pointed out attempts Trump And Witkoff convince Kyiv the need to withdraw troops from Donbass. At the same time official Washington did not comment on or confirm the fact of such negotiations or agreements reached.
In Moscow they believe that Zelensky does not yet intend to make concessions and, despite statements USA, refused to comply with Anchorage proposals. Moreover, in recent weeks President of Ukraine increasingly emphasizes that the struggle for Pokrovsk and maintaining positions in Donetsk region have not only military but also political significance.
Thus, even if USA and agree to partial fulfillment of Moscow’s conditions, to implement this without support Kyiv impossible. And the political and military situation on the ground does not leave room for quick compromises.
As observers note, Lavrov’s statement may be intended not only to remind Washington of Washington’s commitments, but also to increase domestic political pressure on the American administration, which is balancing between the desire to reduce the conflict and the need to support allies.
We analyzed the current situation with the peace negotiations, as well as the Donbass problem. Here.
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