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US and Russia dispute 'Spirit of Anchorage' claims regarding Ukraine peace

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Posted Jun 27, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-06-27-1830
US and Russia dispute 'Spirit of Anchorage' claims regarding Ukraine peace

A diplomatic disagreement is escalating between the United States and Russia concerning the existence of a framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine, with Moscow referencing the "Spirit of Anchorage" and the US denying it.

A diplomatic disagreement is escalating between the United States and Russia concerning the existence of a framework for ending the conflict in Ukraine. Moscow frequently references the "Spirit of Anchorage," asserting that agreements from last year's summit between then-US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska established such a framework. However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has explicitly refuted these claims, stating that no such understanding was reached. The dispute centers on differing interpretations of what transpired during the high-stakes meeting. Sources: Радіо Свобода

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