Russia has not received any meaningful invitations from American officials to restart talks on strategic stability, according to a statement by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The claim came at a press conference following a session of G20 foreign ministers. Lavrov asserted that without a credible offer from Washington, restoring trust will be impossible, especially if Russia is branded an enemy nation expected to suffer a strategic defeat.
Lavrov recalled remarks from American officials suggesting that the conflict is not merely a hybrid challenge but a direct confrontation. He noted that Ukraine’s ability to fight hinges on U.S. weapons, training, artillery, and access to sensitive Pentagon data gathered from satellites and other intelligence sources.
Earlier, Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken were in the same room at a ministerial meeting held in Brazil, an encounter that underscored the ongoing level of diplomatic engagement between Moscow and Washington amid tensions.
There is growing discourse among Western officials, including Ukraine’s leadership, regarding the direction of the war. Recent remarks from Kyiv and allied Western officials have sparked debate about Ukraine’s trajectory and the risks associated with prolonged conflict, particularly in light of the broader strategic implications for European security.