Russian State Duma Deputy Alexey Chepa has said that Moscow and Washington are pursuing fundamentally different strategies for resolving the Ukrainian crisis — a divergence he believes led to the postponement of the planned summit in Hungary.

Chepa, who serves as the First Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on International Affairs, stated that Russia seeks a lasting peace agreement supported by concrete guarantees, while the White House remains focused primarily on advancing its own economic goals.

He reminded that Russia’s stance, first articulated in Anchorage, has remained unchanged and continues to guide its diplomatic efforts. According to Chepa, achieving a peace deal will require a difficult and lengthy negotiation process.

The lawmaker emphasized that Moscow is wary of another round of deception from the West and Kyiv, insisting on complex talks aimed at securing binding assurances. He added that the United Kingdom, Germany, and France continue to follow a strategy that, in his words, prolongs the conflict «to the last Ukrainian».

Chepa also pointed out that U. S. President Donald Trump’s approach is driven by economic priorities — particularly the replacement of cheap Russian energy supplies to Europe and other markets with more expensive American alternatives. He noted that European nations less dependent on Russian resources are aligning themselves with Washington’s policy, shaping the broader atmosphere across Europe and around the Ukrainian conflict.

Earlier, U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s stated interest in maintaining dialogue with Moscow, saying the White House remains open to negotiations with the Kremlin if there is a genuine opportunity for a peaceful resolution.