In a significant diplomatic development, the United States and Russia have begun talks in Saudi Arabia regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. This marks the first in-person meeting between the two nations since Moscow's full-scale invasion three years ago.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are leading the discussions. Notably, Ukraine and European countries have been excluded from the talks, raising concerns about the legitimacy and outcomes of the negotiations.
The US has described the meeting as a preliminary step to assess whether Russia is genuinely interested in ending the war. Meanwhile, Russia has indicated a desire to normalize relations with the United States.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made it clear that his country will not recognize any agreements reached without Ukraine's direct involvement.
European leaders share similar concerns. Yesterday, an emergency summit was convened to address the situation. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated he would consider sending British troops to Ukraine if a lasting peace agreement is achieved, though other countries have expressed hesitation about such a move.
As the talks continue, global attention remains focused on the outcomes and the potential implications for Ukraine, Europe, and international relations at large.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are leading the discussions. Notably, Ukraine and European countries have been excluded from the talks, raising concerns about the legitimacy and outcomes of the negotiations.
The US has described the meeting as a preliminary step to assess whether Russia is genuinely interested in ending the war. Meanwhile, Russia has indicated a desire to normalize relations with the United States.
However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has made it clear that his country will not recognize any agreements reached without Ukraine's direct involvement.
European leaders share similar concerns. Yesterday, an emergency summit was convened to address the situation. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated he would consider sending British troops to Ukraine if a lasting peace agreement is achieved, though other countries have expressed hesitation about such a move.
As the talks continue, global attention remains focused on the outcomes and the potential implications for Ukraine, Europe, and international relations at large.
