Russia poker-faced on dialogue with US over Ukraine war
Al Jazeera
Kremlin officials coy on US suggestions of progress towards Trump’s goal of swiftly ending conflict.
The Kremlin has reacted ambiguously to suggestions from the United States that efforts to arrange negotiations over the war in Ukraine are making progress.
Following a claim over the weekend by US President Donald Trump that he had spoken with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a Kremlin spokesman refused on Monday to confirm or deny that a phone call had taken place.
Trump has asserted that he can bring a swift end to the hostilities, which were initiated by Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine three years ago.
The US president’s envoy told media on Monday that he is putting together a peace plan. However, a senior Russian official said that while Moscow remains open for potential talks, a settlement would have to meet Putin’s demands.
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump indicated that he had been in touch with Putin directly.
Development marks one of army’s most significant advances since war broke out between army chief al-Burhan and RSF.
US president’s call for mass displacement in Gaza risks renewing the fighting in the devastated enclave, analysts say.
Move comes amid Donald Trump’s push to thin out the federal government and after order freezing US foreign assistance.
Displaced Palestinians languish in makeshift tent encampments as harsh winds and rain hit the Gaza Strip.
On Wednesday, the US deported 104 Indians on the longest such military flight used so far, before Modi’s visit.
US penalties target Iran’s ‘oil network’ as Donald Trump pledges to bring back ‘maximum pressure’ against Tehran.
The Trump administration’s offer would allow employees to be paid until December if they commit to quitting their jobs.
South Korea’s assessment comes as Ukraine’s stout defence takes a growing toll for every square kilometre Russia seizes.
Trump’s top aides say displacement would be temporary after the United Nations warns of ethnic cleansing.
Foreign Ministry says it ‘strongly opposes’ displacement of residents from Gaza after Trump floats redevelopment plan.
US secretary of state says he will not attend talks in South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law.
Palestinians have widely rejected President Trump’s plan, and one 72-year-old says leaving Gaza would be ‘like death’.
Establishing a Palestinian state ‘is a firm, unwavering position’, Foreign Ministry says, rejecting Trump’s Gaza plan.