US and Russia urge end to Thai-Cambodian violenceListen to this articleVehicles carrying people fleeing clashes in border areas of Cambodia wait in a long line to get into an evacuation centre at Chong Kal in Oddar Meanchey province, on Dec 10, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)The United States and Russia have called on Cambodia and Thailand to end violence as the two countries continue talks to end weeks of deadly clashes. “Secretary Rubio further reaffirmed that the United States is prepared to facilitate discussions to ensure peace and stability between Cambodia and Thailand,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. Meanwhile, Russia has urged Thailand and Cambodia to accelerate efforts to revive peace talks through existing bilateral mechanisms to resolve conflicts, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. Five days of clashes in July ended with an initial ceasefire agreement mediated by Malaysia and the US.

Source: Bangkok Post December 26, 2025 13:35 UTC