On October 8, 2026, Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, accused Europe of undermining the agreements reached between Russia and the United States during the summit in Anchorage in August 2025.
Accusations Against Europe
Lavrov stated that Moscow fully accepted Washington's proposal; however, he claimed the situation deteriorated due to pressure from Europe. He emphasized that the Americans could not withstand the "unprecedented and shameless pressure" from European countries.
US Proposal for Trilateral Negotiations
Lavrov also mentioned that the US proposed to hold trilateral negotiations involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine. However, according to him, Moscow wants to first understand "what proposals Zelensky will send with his negotiators."
Context of the Anchorage Meeting
It is worth noting that at the Anchorage meeting, according to media reports, options for ending the war were discussed, which included the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Donbas. These agreements remain in question due to the current tensions between Russia and Europe.