Lavrov: US has changed its approach to Alaska agreements on Ukraine

In the United States on 24 July 2026, Lavrov said the US has changed its approach to the Alaska (Anchorage) agreements on Ukraine, according to APA and TASS. He asked for clarification of Rubio's remark that the Anchorage agreements 'failed', and said Russia will achieve its goals even if the US joins the EU in burying the Alaska agreements. He also said Kyiv rejects the Alaska peace plan largely because it is emboldened by US assistance. Rubio said the US is ready to help end the war in Ukraine but that there will be no quick deal.

Separately, the Washington Post wrote that 'knives are out' for Vance in the Republican Party, which his allies call a coordinated 'op'. Breitbart wrote that a report says Trump backs Vance over Rubio as 2028 successor.