Russia Denies Report of Indirect Talks with Ukraine

- Russia denied a report that Ukraine's attack on the Kursk region derailed indirect talks on halting strikes on energy targets. - The Washington Post reported that delegations from Ukraine and Russia were set to negotiate a ceasefire in Qatar. - Russia's foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated there were no such talks with Kyiv. - Ukraine's government did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on the matter. - Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilian infrastructure, while denying such actions. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russia-denies-media-report-about-indirect-talks-with-ukraine-2024-08-18/)