Russia Urges US Talks, Insists on Ukraine Discussion

The Kremlin has expressed a need for comprehensive security talks with the United States, insisting that the discussions must include the conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the dialogue should cover all dimensions of the accumulated problems, including the U.S.'s involvement in Ukraine. The U.S. maintains that negotiations over the war are a matter for Ukraine. The call for talks comes amid growing global security concerns, including Putin's recent visit to North Korea and potential changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine.