Moscow: 'Spirit of Anchorage' Is Fading Amid Ukraine Tensions

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov explained what Moscow means by the term "Spirit of Anchorage,” describing it as an atmosphere of trust established between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump during talks connected to the Ukraine conflict. Russia Describes the Meaning of the 'Spirit of Anchorage' According to Ryabkov, the concept refers to the political understanding that emerged between Moscow and Washington during the summit in Alaska, where both sides reportedly agreed on basic outlines for a possible settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. The diplomat stressed that the exact terminology used by the United States matters less than the continued willingness of both countries to maintain dialogue.