Top US and Russian officials are meeting in Saudi Arabia with the goal of restoring ties and starting negotiations to end the war in Ukraine after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. This may lead to a face-to-face meeting between the leaders soon. Among the US officials participating in the discussions are secretary of state Marco Rubio, national security adviser Michael Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. On the Russian side, Sergey Lavrov and Yuri Ushakov will be present. The meeting will focus on restoring US-Russia relations and setting up talks for a potential Ukraine peace deal. Notably, Ukraine and European representatives are excluded from this meeting.
Rubio, known for aligning more closely with Trump’s foreign policy views, has said that any real negotiations would require Ukraine and European involvement. Trump has expressed a desire for immediate action to stop the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Waltz, who has been active in negotiations for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, will play a key role in the discussions.
The US and Russian officials are working to lay the groundwork for further negotiations that could lead to a potential peace deal in Ukraine. The absence of Ukraine and European representatives in the initial meeting has raised concerns, with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stating that any agreements made without their involvement will not be recognized. The outcome of these talks could have far-reaching implications for the conflict in Ukraine and US-Russia relations.
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