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The ongoing peace talks between the U.S. delegation team and Russian officials are taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a significant diplomatic effort to end the war in Ukraine.
High-level U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, are engaging in discussions with their Russian counterparts, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and presidential aide Yuri Ushakov. These talks are focused on improving U.S.-Russia relations and negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, but notably, Ukraine has been excluded from these negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly criticized the talks, stating that any agreement made without Ukraine’s involvement would not be recognized by his country. Despite Zelensky’s statements, the U.S. and Russia are proceeding with the discussions, aiming to set the stage for a potential summit between Presidents Trump and Putin. The exclusion of Ukraine from these talks has raised concerns among European leaders and has led to an emergency meeting in Paris to discuss the implications. The discussions in Riyadh are centered on the logistics and conditions for peace, including potential security guarantees and territorial issues, but without direct input from Zelensky or Ukrainian representatives.
This approach suggests that the U.S. and Russia might be considering an outcome where Ukraine’s role in its own peace process is significantly diminished. The absence of Ukrainian delegates at these talks has sparked debate about the effectiveness of any resultant peace agreement.
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