March 10, 2026
Middle East war delays Ukraine–Russia peace talks as Trump administration weighs lifting oil sanctions
The United States has delayed the next round of trilateral talks with Ukraine and Russia due to the escalating war in the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S. are postponed due to the escalating Middle East war, as stated by President Zelensky.
- Zelensky accused Russia of manipulating the conflict to create a second front against Ukraine and the West.
- President Trump and President Putin discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine peace talks in a phone call.
- The U.S. is considering reducing oil sanctions, potentially on Russia, to stabilize oil prices exacerbated by Middle East disruptions.
- The U.S. Treasury has previously issued waivers for Russian oil purchases, with discussions about further sanctions relief.
- Later updates indicated the trilateral talks are rescheduled for the week of March 16-22, with both sides reportedly weary of the conflict.
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