Senior U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict and enhancing financial cooperation. This marked a significant shift in the typically strained Russia-U.S. relationship, which had faced years of sanctions and isolation following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. President Trump emphasized dialogue over Biden's methods, aiming for a discussion on the war's end. However, this engagement elicited criticism from Ukraine's President Zelensky, who felt sidelined and postponed his own trip to Saudi Arabia.
The negotiations in Saudi Arabia marked a significant reset in Russia-U.S. relations, emphasizing collaboration on Ukraine, financial investment, and normalizing diplomatic ties.
U.S. officials praised Trump for his engagement strategy, contrasting it with Biden's approach, while sidestepping discussions on Russia's war crimes and aggression.
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