US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently in Saudi Arabia to pave the way for talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Rubio recently met with Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Riyadh to discuss the important issue.
The main focus of the discussions is finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, with Rubio scheduled to meet with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Riyadh on Tuesday. The aim of the talks is to not only address the war in Ukraine but also to work towards restoring diplomatic ties between the US and Russia.
However, President Volodymir Zelenskyy of Ukraine has expressed concerns about the talks taking place without the involvement of Ukrainian representatives. He emphasized that any peace agreement regarding Ukraine cannot be achieved without the participation of his country. Zelenskyy plans to visit Saudi Arabia after the discussions between Washington and Moscow have concluded.
The meeting between Rubio and Lavrov is seen as a crucial step towards finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, which has been ongoing for several years. The outcome of these talks could have significant implications for the region and could potentially lead to a breakthrough in the peace process. Stay tuned for updates on the developments following the discussions in Riyadh.
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