Kremlin Backs US-Iran Ceasefire, Hopes for Ukraine Peace Talks

0:00On April 8th, the Kremlin just gave a big thumbs up to that two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They're hoping this breather lets the U.S. jump back into three-way peace talks on Ukraine with Russia involved. Spotsman Dmitry Peskov told reporters they're pleased with the truth because it stops things from heating up into more fighting. Russia had put those Ukraine negotiations on hold when tensions flared up with Iran. Those talks kicked off last year in Istanbul, then went three-way with the U.S. earlier this year in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. Folks on all sides have been reacting with cautious optimism, seeing this as a chance to refocus on the bigger picture. Progress has dragged mainly overland disputes. Russia wants full control of the Donbass region that Ukraine won't hand over after more than four years of conflict. With this window open, everyone's watching if at least a real movement on the table, potentially easing one of the world's toughest standoffs. Stay informed with Global News AI-powered updates.

1:01I'm Corey with The Story.