EXCLUSIVE Russian Ambassador: Ukraine & Beyond: The Big Picture /Dmitry Polyanskiy

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The discussion highlights recent positive remarks from both U.S. and Russian leaders, raising hopes for diplomacy and peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and beyond. President Trump stated that he believes Putin wants to “get a deal done” to end the war and referenced the Alaska summit as a key moment where broader issues, such as nuclear arms control and potential inclusion of China in future treaties, were also discussed. Trump emphasized restarting arms limitation talks as the New START treaty nears expiration.

Russian Deputy UN Representative Dmitri Polski asserted that agreements reached in Alaska aimed for a sustainable peace without making a ceasefire a precondition, but claims Ukraine and its European backers are now reversing those understandings. He criticized President Zelensky for rejecting land compromises and prioritizing personal survival over Ukraine’s interests, arguing that Europe is pushing Ukraine to fight as a proxy to weaken Russia rather than pursue peace.

Polski stressed that the Alaska summit was about more than Ukraine—it aimed to restore U.S.-Russia relations, which he says benefits global stability. He accused Europe of Russophobia, using Ukraine as a geopolitical tool, and ignoring minority rights within Ukraine. He reiterated Russia’s willingness for peace talks, blaming Western interference in 2022 for derailing a near-agreement. Both Trump and Russian officials emphasized the importance of arms control, viewing renewed dialogue as critical for global security.