Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks on ‘situational pause’ amid Iran war

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 19, 2026 at 09:27 AM
Kremlin says Ukraine peace talks on ‘situational pause’ amid Iran war

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Peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine regarding the Ukraine war are currently on a "situational pause," according to the Kremlin. This announcement follows a report suggesting the Iran war has temporarily halted negotiations between Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that the pause would be temporary and negotiations would resume. The US and Israeli attack on Iran has diverted US attention away from Ukraine and triggered soaring prices for oil and gas - of which Russia is a major global producer and exporter. The Izvestia newspaper reported that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

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