Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war, Russia's Izvestia says

Peace talks between the United States, Russia, and Ukraine are on hold amid the Iran conflict, with the Kremlin indicating the pause could influence Kyiv toward compromise. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev continues work on economic cooperation despite the stalled trilateral discussions.

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March 19, 2026

Ukraine peace talks paused amid Iran war, Russia's Izvestia says

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, January 22, 2026.

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Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine are on pause amid the Iran war, Izvestia reported on Thursday, citing Russian officials.

Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev would continue working on investment and economic cooperation but the trilateral talks were on pause.

"Kirill Dmitriev continues work. The trilateral group is on pause," Peskov was quoted as saying by Izvestia.

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