Russia Signals Possible Rejection of U.S.-Proposed Ukraine Peace Plan Over Alaska Summit Terms

MOSCOW — November 26, 2025 — Russia has warned it may reject the latest U.S. peace plan for Ukraine if it does not adhere to the terms agreed upon during the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin, officials said.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at a news conference that Moscow is awaiting the updated version of the Trump administration’s peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict in Ukraine. He cautioned that if the “key understandings” from the August Alaska summit are disregarded or “extinguished,” the situation would become “fundamentally different.”

The Alaska summit, held in August, produced certain agreements that Russia expects to be reflected in any peace negotiations. Lavrov emphasized the importance of maintaining the “spirit and letter” of those understandings.

Russia has maintained firm demands in the ongoing negotiations, including barring Ukraine from joining NATO and requiring Ukraine to cede control of the remaining parts of the Donbas region as part of any peace deal.

Experts have noted challenges in the diplomatic efforts. John Hardie, deputy director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Russia Program, told Fox News Digital that Moscow’s inflexibility over the past ten months has been a major obstacle to the peace process. He also criticized the U.S. for inconsistent strategies, alternating between pressuring Russia and attempting to impose Russian terms on Kyiv.

Former CIA station chief Dan Hoffman expressed skepticism about the prospects for ending the war, stating that the United States lacks sufficient leverage to compel Russia to halt its invasion. Hoffman described Russian President Vladimir Putin’s strategic objective as overthrowing Ukraine’s democratically elected government and asserted that Russia’s ongoing attacks show no sign of abating.

The conflict in Ukraine has continued despite diplomatic efforts, with recent Russian bombardments causing casualties and damage in Kyiv and other areas. The U.S. administration has been working on peace proposals while also providing military support to Ukraine and applying economic pressure on Russia.

As of now, Russia’s position remains that any peace plan must respect the agreements made at the Alaska summit, and failure to do so could lead Moscow to reject the U.S.-proposed framework.