At a recent conference in Riyadh, discussions concerning Ukraine took place between American and Russian officials without Ukrainian or broader European representation. This lack of involvement has created uncertainty about Ukraine's future in the peace process. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for any agreement to be acceptable to all parties, but his statements seemed contradictory to earlier commitments about Ukrainian inclusion. The repeated focus on President Trump's leadership raises questions regarding the genuine intentions behind these discussions and the respect for Ukrainian sovereignty.
Ukraine was laid out on the glossy conference table in Riyadh on Tuesday, not to be dissected on this occasion, but rather for an initial inspection by the Americans and Russians, who have reserved the carving knives for future use.
Rubio insisted that any enduring peace deal would have to be acceptable to the warring sides, but Trump's rhetoric has left many questioning the sincerity of these assurances.
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