US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war

In a historic meeting, the US and Russia have agreed to work towards ending the Ukraine war and restoring full bilateral relations, following high-level talks in Riyadh. The US delegation, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has signaled a willingness to consider Putin’s demands, including acknowledging that Ukraine’s Nato ambitions are not realistic. The talks have sparked concerns in Kyiv and Europe about a potential deal being struck without their involvement, with European leaders clashing over the deployment of peacekeeping forces to Ukraine.

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