Kremlin says Russia-Ukraine peace talks on 'pause' | International

MOSCOW, Sept 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter. Pushing for a deal to end the fighting, Trump has engaged in a flurry of diplomacy -- including hosting Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska -- but Moscow has pressed on with its offensive and aerial barrages. "Our negotiators have the opportunity to communicate through channels. But for now, it is probably more accurate to talk about a pause," spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, including AFP, in a briefing call. "You can't wear rose-tinted glasses and expect that the negotiation process will yield immediate results," he added. Putin...