Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov characterized current US-Russia ties as being in an active, high-stakes phase, noting that Ukrainian forces rely heavily on American weapons and intelligence support. He pointed out that this dynamic intensifies the conflict on the ground and increases the risk of broader confrontation.
Lavrov stated that the war has entered a hot stage because Ukrainian forces are receiving crucial assistance from the United States, including long-range arms, with the administration repeatedly signaling willingness to expand such capabilities. These remarks reflect Moscow’s view that Western military support sustains and broadens the fighting, complicating any path toward de-escalation.
In commenting on the reception of US Ambassador Lynn Tracy as she presented credentials to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Lavrov underscored a businesslike approach to maintaining channels of dialogue despite ongoing tensions. He expressed cautious optimism that Washington might reengage with a clearer understanding of shared interests, and he urged political leadership in the White House to rethink certain policies in order to keep lines of communication open.
Lavrov emphasized that Moscow would not indefinitely wait for signals from abroad and that the relationship would be addressed with a sense of urgency. He warned that delay could further complicate diplomatic prospects and amplify the risk of miscalculation between the two powers.
Former Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on Tracy’s credentials ceremony, noting that the moment did not convey a direct policy message. The exchange highlighted the ongoing discrepancy between rhetoric and action in Washington’s approach to Russia, according to Moscow’s view, and the Russian side continues to call for a more practical and predictable diplomatic posture. (Source: official briefings and state media summaries)