# Negotiations
Sandu has set out the condition for ending the war in Ukraine
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has stated that Ukraine’s international partners must step up economic pressure on Russia to force the Kremlin into genuine negotiations to end the war
Marco Rubio assessed the prospects for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that negotiations involving Washington to end Russia’s war against Ukraine have effectively been suspended due to a lack of progress
Trump has stated that the US is prepared to launch further strikes against Iran should the talks break down
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is prepared to launch further strikes against Iran if the parties fail to reach a peace agreement. At the same time, he noted that the US may wait a few more days to receive the ‘right answers’ from Tehran.
Iran has threatened to escalate the conflict in the event of further strikes by the US and Israel
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that it would escalate the conflict beyond the Middle East should the US and Israel resume their attacks. The statement came amid mixed signals from Washington regarding possible agreements with Tehran.
Iran has proposed a long-term ceasefire and a new format for the nuclear deal to the US
Iran has submitted an updated proposal for negotiations with the US, in which it has proposed a multi-stage, long-term ceasefire and a political framework for a future agreement backed by international guarantees. The document also sets out new conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear programme.
Merkel has called on Europe to make greater use of diplomacy in its relations with Russia
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that Europe is not making sufficient use of diplomatic channels in the conflict with Russia over the war in Ukraine. She also commented on the role of mediators in negotiations with the Kremlin.
Trump has warned Iran that the war will be ended by force if it refuses to accept the US terms
US President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will “finish the job” if Iran does not agree to the US conditions regarding an end to the war and the nuclear programme. Tehran insists that the US must accept its latest peace plan.
The US and Russia are discussing a possible ‘ceasefire’ without security guarantees for Ukraine — media reports
Sources in diplomatic circles report new informal contacts between the US and Russia regarding a possible temporary ceasefire in Ukraine. Kyiv is concerned that the scenarios under discussion do not yet include any concrete security guarantees for Ukraine.
The US is in talks with Denmark over new military facilities in Greenland — BBC
The administration of US President Donald Trump is in talks with Denmark regarding the deployment of new military facilities in Greenland. These are intended to be used to monitor the activities of Russia and China.
The German government has rejected Putin’s proposal for Schröder to act as a mediator
Berlin has reacted sceptically to Vladimir Putin’s proposal to involve former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder in negotiations between Russia and the European Union. Government circles have described this initiative as part of Russia’s hybrid strategy.
Trump has described Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as unacceptable
US President Donald Trump has criticised Iran’s response to American proposals to end the war. According to Iranian media reports, Tehran is demanding a cessation of hostilities, the lifting of the naval blockade and guarantees against further attacks.
Iran has sent its response to the US regarding proposals to end the war
Iran has conveyed its response to the US proposals for ending the war to the US via intermediaries in Pakistan. The details of the document have not been officially disclosed.
