Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Lavrov Blames US for Failed Putin-Trump Talks, Kremlin Urges Ukraine Negotiations
Imagine two leaders who were supposed to talk but couldn't.
Russia's top diplomat, Mr. Lavrov, said it was America's own problems that stopped a meeting between President Putin and President Trump.
He also said that Russia is still willing to talk, but only if it's based on what they agreed on before, like concerns about Ukraine joining a club called NATO and changes in some areas.
Meanwhile, another Russian official, Mr. Peskov, said that Ukraine will eventually have to talk with Russia to end the fighting.
He warned that the longer Ukraine waits to talk, the less favorable the deal will be for them.
Russia says it wants peace but will keep fighting if needed to stay safe.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov blamed US internal disagreements for the failure to hold a Putin-Trump meeting in Budapest.
Lavrov stated Russia is ready for another summit if based on outcomes of the Alaska Summit, including concerns over Ukraine's NATO bid and territorial changes.
The Kremlin believes Ukraine will have to negotiate with Russia 'sooner or later' from a progressively weaker position.
Russia expresses openness to a political and diplomatic settlement but will continue fighting to protect its security if peace is not achieved.
Hungary is considered a potential neutral ground for discussions between Washington and Moscow due to its open dialogue with Russia.
- Who
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
- What
- Lavrov blamed US internal disagreements for failed Putin-Trump talks and stated readiness for renewed talks based on prior agreements. Peskov stated Ukraine will need to negotiate from a weaker position.
- When
- Peskov's comments were made on Thursday (Nov 13). Lavrov's comments were published Wednesday.
- Where
- Budapest (potential meeting location), Washington (blamed for failed talks), Alaska (site of previous summit), Ukraine (conflict focus)
- Why
- Russia claims US internal issues prevented talks, and insists Ukraine must negotiate due to its deteriorating position to protect Russian security.
Russia's Stance (Lavrov & Kremlin)
Alleged US/Ukraine Stance
Cause of Failed Putin-Trump Talks
Russia's Stance (Lavrov & Kremlin)
Internal disagreements within Washington led to the termination of preparations for a Putin-Trump meeting in Budapest. The US failed to follow up on its proposals after the Alaska Summit.
Alleged US/Ukraine Stance
Claims that Moscow was 'not ready' for talks on Ukraine are false.
Basis for Future Negotiations
Russia's Stance (Lavrov & Kremlin)
Ready for another Russia-US summit in Budapest if based on outcomes of the Alaska Summit, which included addressing Putin's concerns about Ukraine's NATO accession and recognition of territorial changes in Russian-speaking regions.
Alleged US/Ukraine Stance
Implicitly, Ukraine is expected to come to the negotiating table, but their position will worsen.
Path to Peace
Russia's Stance (Lavrov & Kremlin)
Open to a political and diplomatic settlement and wants peace. If peace opportunities are absent, Russia will continue fighting for its security.
Alleged US/Ukraine Stance
Ukraine will have to negotiate 'sooner or later' from a deteriorating position.
- Russian Foreign Minister
- Sergey Lavrov
- Kremlin Spokesman
- Dmitry Peskov
- Interviewed Newspaper
- Corriere della sera
- Potential Neutral Ground
- Budapest, Hungary
- Key Summit Mentioned
- Alaska Summit
- Russia's Stated Concerns
- Ukraine's NATO Accession, International recognition of territorial changes in five Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine.
