Stalled Peace Efforts: The Ukraine Challenge

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov noted that initiatives for a Ukrainian peace deal, discussed during the Putin-Trump summit, have dwindled. He cautioned that the deployment of U.S. Tomahawk missiles in Ukraine would significantly change the dynamics. Trump expressed caution about escalating tensions before approving missile deployment.

The momentum for a Ukrainian peace deal that emerged after the August summit between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump has dissipated, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.

Ryabkov warned that the potential presence of U.S. Tomahawk missiles in Ukraine marks a significant change in the regional landscape, as reported by Interfax.

President Trump, earlier this week, expressed his caution regarding the potential escalation of the conflict, noting he wants clarity on Ukraine's intentions with the missiles before offering his approval.

(With inputs from agencies.)