U.S.-Russia High-Level Talks in Riyadh: Discussions on Ending Ukraine War and Restoring Relations

International Desk

U.S. and Russian officials met on Tuesday in Riyadh for a historic meeting, marking the highest-level talks between the two countries on ending the war in Ukraine and restoring bilateral relations.

The discussions are expected to focus on ways to end the three-year-long conflict in Ukraine and restore American-Russian relations. These talks could pave the way for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Meanwhile, Ukraine, which is not attending the talks, has stated that no peace deal can be made without its consent. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said last week, “As a sovereign nation, we simply cannot accept any agreements without us.”

Additionally, an emergency meeting of European leaders took place prior to this discussion, where they addressed Russia’s true intentions and plans for ending the war. The U.S. has stated that the Riyadh talks could serve as a test of Russia’s seriousness about ending the conflict.

These talks are considered highly significant for the future of global politics and the ongoing Ukraine crisis.