Russia offers to host Ethiopia–Eritrea talks amid rising tensions

Russia has officially offered to facilitate dialogue between Ethiopia and Eritrea following the recent escalation in tensions between the two neighboring nations. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated in an interview with the newspaper Izvestia that Moscow is deeply concerned about the deteriorating relations. The Russian government has urged both Addis Ababa and Asmara to exercise restraint and prioritize confidence-building measures. Alimov emphasized that the international community and Moscow, in particular, are keen to see these differences resolved through diplomatic channels rather than conflict. This intervention comes as regional observers note a significant cooling of the previously warm relations established following the 2018 peace deal.