Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that an agreement was reportedly reached in Anchorage, adding that his country remains willing to return to that framework. He further remarked that Europe feels sidelined by current developments.

A senior Russian diplomat alleged that Belgrade is facing pressure to implement sanctions against Russia in exchange for an EU membership candidacy that the official described as illusory. It should be noted that these remarks represent one side of the diplomatic dispute and have not been independently verified by Belgrade.

President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal, reportedly conveyed after indirect talks, that linked the resumption of nuclear negotiations to the lifting of a U.S. naval blockade and sanctions waivers. While Iranian officials state that Tehran is open to diplomacy, the situation remains unverified by independent sources regarding the specific terms and current status of any blockade.