Lavrov Challenges U.S. Peace Claims

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is demanding clarity on America’s peace efforts in Ukraine, insisting that a meaningful agreement was reached during last August’s Anchorage talks — where Putin reportedly reviewed U.S. proposals point by point with a U.S. envoy who confirmed mutual understanding. Lavrov dismisses Senator Marco Rubio’s claim that no deal was finalized, arguing that agreement exists when both sides accept proposals. As Moscow re-evaluates Washington’s slowing diplomacy, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy reports gains inside Russian territory, while Russia insists battlefield victory…