In this combination of file photos, U.S. President Donald Trump, left, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, are seen at the Elysee Palace, Dec. 7, 2024 in Paris, and President Vladimir Putin, right, addresses a Technology Forum in Moscow, Feb. 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Peace talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine are on pause amid the Iran war, Izvestia reported on Thursday (March 19, 2026), citing Russian officials. Izvestia said the Kremlin had confirmed the pause and that the Iran war could push Kyiv towards compromise. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev would continue working on investment and economic cooperation, but the trilateral talks were on pause. “Kirill Dmitriev continues work. The trilateral group is on pause,” Peskov was quoted as saying by Izvestia. Published – March 19, 2026 12:02 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation UPSC Civil Services Examination: Why Strong Foundations Matter in UPSC Preparation Filmmaker Michal Kwiecinski presents lively new Frederic Chopin biopic