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Peskov: Russia not concerned about US reducing Ukraine mediation interest due to Iran war

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia currently has no concerns that the war in Iran will divert US attention from the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. He also announced readiness for a new round of negotiations.


Peskov: Russia not concerned about US reducing Ukraine mediation interest due to Iran war

Moscow, May 15 — Reuters. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that Russia currently has no concerns that the war in Iran will reduce the United States' interest in mediating peace talks on Ukraine. In response to a journalist's question, Peskov stated: "No, there are no such concerns at the moment, and our contacts with our American counterparts do not give any reason for such doubts." He added that Russia expects a new round of negotiations but indicated that there is nothing to announce yet regarding the timing.