• Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov sharply criticized the outgoing Biden administration for undermining President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, accusing them of “destroying the chances of its successor.”
• Tensions escalated after the U.S. allowed Kyiv to launch attacks deep into Russian territory using American-made weapons, leading to a series of deadly strikes, one of which killed five Russian civilians and injured twelve more in the Kursk Region on Dec. 20.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of potential retaliatory actions, stating that Moscow could react “to all such attacks and could go as far as using weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow the use of their weapons against our facilities,” raising concerns about broader conflict.
• Putin suggested Moscow might be open to negotiations with Ukraine, but only through Ukraine’s legitimate authorities, the Verkhovna Rada, adding complexity to potential diplomatic solutions given Ukraine’s political uncertainty.
• The situation remains volatile, with the international community concerned about the narrowing window for a diplomatic solution and the increasing risk of conflict. Trump’s inauguration approaches with no clear path to peace due to the Biden administration’s actions.

In a scathing critique of the administration of President Joe Biden, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has accused outgoing U.S. officials of deliberately undermining President-elect Donald Trump’s efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict.

According to Ryabkov, Washington’s aggressive stance is jeopardizing the prospects of peace and setting up Trump for failure once he assumes office.

“We caution them against it,” the Russian diplomat emphatically stated, referring to the recent escalation of hostilities following Biden’s November election loss to Trump. “The outgoing administration demonstrates a unique capability of doubling down and destroying the chances of its successor.”

The latest tension in the conflict surged after the U.S. granted permission to Kyiv to launch attacks deep into Russian territory using American-made weaponry. This authorization has led to a series of deadly strikes, culminating in a particularly devastating attack on Dec. 20 that killed five Russian civilians and injured twelve more in the Kursk Region.

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a potential retaliatory response when asked about these developments. Putin vowed that Moscow would react “to all such attacks and could go as far as using weapons against military facilities of those countries that allow the use of their weapons against our facilities.”

This statement is raising significant concerns about the potential for an even broader conflict.

Ryabkov’s comments come as a stark contrast to Trump’s campaign promises, which emphasized his commitment to ending the Ukraine conflict and establishing a lasting peace. However, these efforts now seem to be hampered by the Biden administration’s resolute pursuit of a confrontational approach.

“Instead of working toward peace, they’re actively stoking the flames of war,” Ryabkov continued, highlighting the irony of the situation. “It’s as if the outgoing administration is trying to ensure that Trump’s efforts to bring about a diplomatic solution will be impossible to achieve.”

Biden administration’s actions have made the path to peace far more treacherous

Moreover, Putin’s recent statements suggest that Moscow might be open to negotiations, but under very specific conditions. He reiterated that any bilateral agreements would have to be signed with Ukraine’s legitimate authorities, which currently means the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. (Related Putin is ready to negotiate a CEASEFIRE with Trump.)

This condition could pose a significant challenge, given that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s term officially expired in May, and parliamentary and presidential elections have been indefinitely postponed.

“Trump’s hands are tied,” an unnamed source close to the president-elect explained. “The Biden administration’s last-minute machinations have set the stage for a potential catastrophe. It’s as if they are deliberately trying to paint Trump into a corner, with no clear path to a peaceful resolution.”

The tension is palpable, and the situation remains volatile. As the clock ticks down to Trump’s inauguration, the international community watches with bated breath, hoping that cooler heads will prevail and that peace can still be achieved. However, with each passing day, the window for a diplomatic solution narrows, and the risk of an all-out conflict grows.

In this high-stakes drama, the question remains: Can Trump navigate the treacherous waters laid out by his predecessor and bring an end to the bloodshed? One thing is clear: the Biden administration’s actions have made the path to peace far more treacherous and uncertain than it needed to be.

It’s a dramatic and urgent situation, one that calls for calm, rational thought and a genuine desire to find common ground. But with each passing day, the chance for a peaceful solution feels like it’s slipping further away, all thanks to the self-destructive tactics of the outgoing Biden and his officials.

Watch the video below that talks about Trump’s plan to continue funding Ukraine while Putin promises to retaliate for drone attacks.

This video is from Paul Davis UnCancelled’s channel on Brighteon.com.

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Sources include:

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