Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has refuted suggestions that a potential 2025 summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Anchorage was intended to provide Ukraine with additional time to prepare for conflict. Lavrov stated he rejects the premise that the summit’s purpose would be to facilitate Ukrainian rearmament. He emphasized Russia’s continued openness to negotiations with Ukraine, asserting Moscow is prepared to engage in talks at any moment. The statement comes amid ongoing conflict and international efforts to find a diplomatic resolution. Lavrov’s comments signal Russia’s willingness to present its position directly and potentially seek a negotiated settlement, while simultaneously dismissing external interpretations of its motives. This position underscores the Kremlin’s narrative regarding the conflict and its stated desire for a peaceful resolution on its own terms.