Diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Russia began today, February 18, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, notably without the presence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European officials. Zelenskyy had previously declared such talks “pointless” without Ukraine’s participation.
The significant meeting brought together Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov, while the US delegation included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Steve Witkoff, the White House Special Representative for the Middle East.
These talks, focusing on peace in Ukraine, represent one of the first high-level face-to-face discussions between American and Russian officials in recent years, potentially marking a turning point in bilateral relations.
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