Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe recently shed light on the intricate dynamics between the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC) and Rwanda. Just last week, officials from Kigali and Kinshasa gathered in London for the sixth meeting of their Joint Monitoring Committee, a vital platform for overseeing the peace agreement. Both nations affirmed their dedication to easing tensions, especially concerning the Minembwe area, and committed to expanding the mandate of the ceasefire verification mechanism. Yet, these diplomatic efforts coincide with growing pressure from Washington. The United States has been levying sanctions against Rwandan officials and businesses, accusing them of complicity in the trafficking of gold and coltan sourced from regions controlled by the AFC/M23. Moreover, US envoy Massad Boulos publicly questioned Kigali’s compliance with its obligations before the Security Council. This confluence of events prompts a critical inquiry: how does Rwanda respond to these mounting and consistent accusations, and what is its definitive position?