Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia met for significant negotiations in Riyadh, focusing on ending the Ukraine war and fostering improved relations. Following a recent call between President Trump and President Putin, both nations are exploring pathways for cooperation, with Russian representatives expressing desires to normalize relations and even welcome U.S. companies back into Russia. U.S. officials, led by Marco Rubio and other envoys, are navigating concerns from Ukraine and Europe regarding the potential outcomes of these talks, particularly fears of a favorable peace deal for Russia.
The goal of the talks would be to start a real normalization of the relationship between us and Washington, according to Russian official Yuri Ushakov.
Kirill Dmitriev expressed hopes of restarting economic cooperation with the United States to rebuild communication, trust, and success after years of tension.
Trump emphasized the long-term benefits for both nations in collaborating and discussed immediate negotiations to end the conflict in Ukraine.
Officials from both Russia and the U.S. approached the meeting with a mix of hope and apprehension, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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