politics

April 3, 2026

IN BRIEF: Kremlin statements on US gameplan in Iran

Dmitry Peskov said the current situation in the Middle East should be "shepherded to the peace track" as soon as possible

IN BRIEF: Kremlin statements on US gameplan in Iran

TL;DR

  • Russia does not know if US President Donald Trump intends to continue the conflict with Iran.
  • Moscow has heard Trump's statements about stopping hostilities but is uncertain about the reality.
  • The current situation in the Middle East needs to be steered towards a peace track urgently.
  • The US is currently preoccupied with the Middle East situation, affecting its role as a mediator in Ukraine.
  • Independent processes in Russian-American relations will continue.

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