After Russian official Dmitriev's visit to Washington, the attempt to restore dialogue between Moscow and the US capital ended in failure. According to Western media, the meeting achieved no breakthrough, and Russian authorities admit the setback.
Russian officials, including Lavrov and Shoigu, accuse the West of seeking to weaken and divide Russia into smaller states. Lavrov emphasizes the lack of agreements regarding the front line, while Shoigu highlights Western information attacks on Russian values.
Meanwhile, Putin's aide Yushakov states that Russia remains open to a summit with the US, but the Kremlin is not yet ready for concessions and confrontation is intensifying.
Experts underline that after Dmitriev's visit, dialogue with the US has become more complicated. The American side, especially the Trump administration, was not satisfied with Russian rhetoric and demands a ceasefire along the front line rather than merely discussing territorial status.
Additionally, the US has announced new sanctions against Russia, potentially targeting the financial sector. Experts note that the prospects for dialogue remain limited, with both the Kremlin and US political circles strengthening positions of opposition and mutual distrust.
Besides issues related to the war in Ukraine, US-Russia negotiations are also influenced by global topics such as US-China relations and approaches to global trade. Analysts believe no breakthrough agreements are expected soon, and US-Russia confrontation is likely to intensify further.
