US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov are scheduled to meet in Saudi Arabia today for talks aimed at paving the way for negotiations on a peace plan for Ukraine without the involvement of Kyiv or European countries. This meeting marks the first high-level discussion between the two nations since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
The decision to exclude Ukraine and Europe from the potential peace talks has sparked concern among European leaders, who recently convened an emergency summit in Paris to address the situation. The meeting between US and Russian officials comes at a critical time in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with both parties seeking to find a resolution that does not involve direct input from the Ukrainian government or European nations.
Experts, including Georg Löfflmann from Queen Mary University and Juri Rescheto, DW’s Riga bureau chief, have weighed in on the implications of these talks and what may come out of them. The discussions between the US and Russia are expected to focus on potential agreements and next steps in the peace process for Ukraine, highlighting the complex dynamics at play in the region.
As tensions continue to escalate and negotiations move forward, the outcome of these talks could have far-reaching implications for the future of Ukraine and its relationship with both the US and Russia. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as it unfolds.
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