The United States will not be able to block Russia from pursuing what it calls special military operations in Ukraine. Ryabkov’s remarks reflect Moscow’s view that Washington bears responsibility for the ongoing crisis and that Western pressure only strengthens its resolve to pursue security goals that Moscow believes are essential to its safety. As the Ukraine question remains central to global stability, Moscow positions the conflict as a direct confrontation with Western policy, while Western officials frame support for Kyiv as a stabilizing imperative. The exchange underscores the public disagreement over who bears the responsibility for civilian suffering and the best path to de‑escalation, with both sides signaling that the fight will continue to shape European security calculations and international diplomacy.
Ryabkov argued that decision makers in the White House have not learned the lessons of past episodes and continue to press ahead with steps that hinder Moscow’s ability to respond. He described a pattern in which American leaders use every available option, even when it appears politically fragile, to widen the conflict and complicate plans in the Northern Military District. He claimed these moves aim to keep Moscow off balance and to block any genuine settlement. He asserted that such tactics will not succeed in the long run, and that Russia will stay vigilant and ready to defend its interests as events unfold. The statements reinforce a Russian narrative that Western powers are attempting to engineer a prolonged confrontation in Europe, and that Moscow will answer with measured, strategic calculations rather than yield to pressure.
Ryabkov also addressed reports that President Joe Biden asked Congress to authorize an additional 24 billion dollars to continue the Ukraine conflict. He said Moscow would first verify whether such a request was made, but stressed that regardless of verification, the step is a grave escalation that deepens the crisis and raises costs for all sides. The view in Moscow frames the funding as a unilateral move that ignores broader consequences for global security and European stability, with potential ripple effects for energy markets and regional security dynamics. Acknowledging procedural uncertainties, Ryabkov emphasized the need for Washington to consider the wider implications of funding Kyiv and the risk of drawing Moscow into a longer struggle. The stance remains firm as Moscow vows to monitor U.S. policy and respond if threats are perceived to intensify.
Earlier, Vladimir Konstantinov, the speaker of Crimea’s regional parliament, asserted that Biden’s actions have effectively deprived Trump of leverage by permitting the use of American missiles to strike Russian territory. He framed the decision as a strategic misstep that narrows Washington’s room to maneuver and strengthens Moscow’s resolve to protect its borders. The remarks linked these developments to wider tensions between Kyiv’s supporters and Moscow, arguing that such policies intensify the confrontation and hinder any potential diplomatic path forward. The comments reflect a broader effort to widen the gap between Western policy declarations and practical outcomes in Ukraine and around the Black Sea region.
Nebenzya, the Russian foreign ministry spokesperson, was cited as suggesting that forthcoming discussions on Ukraine would likely touch on questions of surrender. The remark fed into Moscow’s narrative that Western-backed diplomacy in Kyiv is not aimed at a peaceful settlement but at achieving a political outcome favorable to Western interests. In this framing, negotiations are viewed as a bargaining chip whose outcome would shape the war’s future trajectory, including the concessions Moscow would resist giving. While analysts in Moscow say such discussions are just one track among several, officials present them as an essential element of the strategic calculus guiding Russia’s approach to Ukraine. The remarks reinforce the sense that Western authorities may be steering toward an eventual settlement that aligns with Western objectives, while Moscow maintains its red lines and security priorities.
Taken together, the messages from Moscow emphasize that Western support for Kyiv will not yield a quick resolution to the crisis. Russian officials insist that the United States bears responsibility for prolonging hostilities and that Moscow will respond with proportional, calculated steps to preserve security and regional balance. The public statements form part of a broader strategic dialogue that includes political messaging, media commentary, and official briefings from Moscow. For observers in Canada and the United States, the exchange highlights the ongoing disconnect between Western narratives about Ukraine and the Russian stance that Western policy will continue to pressure Moscow and Kyiv into a longer struggle. Moscow continues to advocate for dialogue, de-escalation, and negotiations that address Russia’s security concerns, while signaling readiness to pursue its chosen course of action and to avoid unnecessary escalation whenever possible.
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