Moscow has said that President Donald Trump and his administration are adopting a “deeper” approach to resolving the war in Ukraine following last week’s summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told state broadcaster Rossiya-24 on Tuesday that Washington now appeared more willing to focus on the roots of the conflict.

“President Trump and his team, especially after the meeting in Alaska, have taken a much deeper approach to resolving this crisis, understanding that it is necessary to eliminate the root causes, which we, President Putin, have constantly talked about,” Lavrov said.

He described the three-hour talks as a “useful conversation” held in a “good atmosphere,” citing the public remarks by both leaders afterward as proof. While saying sanctions were not on the table, Lavrov stressed that Russia was open to various negotiation formats, whether bilateral or trilateral.

“Any contacts involving top officials must be prepared with the utmost care,” he noted.

Lavrov argued that Washington’s stance differs from Europe’s, accusing European leaders of focusing only on a ceasefire while continuing to arm Kyiv. He dismissed Western claims that Moscow launched the war unprovoked, calling such statements “childish babble.”

He also suggested that territorial changes could be part of a settlement, adding that without recognition of Russia’s interests and the rights of Russians, “there can be no talk of any agreements.”

The summit in Alaska, which lasted three hours behind closed doors, ended with Putin saying the two sides had reached an “understanding.” Trump described the meeting as making “great progress.”