Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Istanbul to discuss operation of embassies

Associated Press  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Wednesday. The meeting comes on the heels of Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week, which marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure from U.S.-led efforts to isolate Russia over its war in Ukraine. Prior to Trump’s second administration, ties between Moscow and Washington had fallen to Cold War lows after Russia illegally annexed Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and invaded Ukraine in 2022. He said they will discuss “the systemic problems that have accumulated as a result of the unlawful activities of the previous administration to create artificial obstacles for the work of the Russian embassy, to which we, naturally, reciprocated and also created uncomfortable conditions for the work of the American embassy in Moscow.” Lavrov added that based on the outcome of the meeting, “it will be clear how quickly and effectively we can move forward.”

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Russia-US talks in Riyadh conclude after over 12 hours: media
1 day, 6 hours ago

Russia-US talks in Riyadh conclude after over 12 hours: media

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-03-25 03:51 RIYADH -- The new round of talks between Russian and US delegations concluded here on Monday after some 12 hours, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti. According to Riyadh-based Al Arabiya News, the US delegation is led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the White House National Security Council, and Michael Anton, a …

US talks set on Russia-Ukraine war
2 days, 6 hours ago

US talks set on Russia-Ukraine war

China Daily  

This photo taken on Aug 15, 2024 shows a Ukrainian tank destroyed during Russian attacks in Toretsk. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed last week "that the movement to peace will begin" with the 30-day pause in attacks on energy facilities. Last month, John Coale, Trump's deputy Ukraine envoy, said the US had not ruled out …

EU says US and Russia are not discussing 'real negotiations' on Ukraine ceasefire
5 days, 15 hours ago

EU says US and Russia are not discussing 'real negotiations' on Ukraine ceasefire

Firstpost  

During a meeting between EU leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy EU leaders discussed ways of supporting Kyiv politically and militarily as Washington grows closer to Moscow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez next to European Council President Antonio Costa and French President Emmanuel Macron at a European Union leaders' special summit to discuss …

Ukraine agrees to 30-day truce as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions
2 weeks ago

Ukraine agrees to 30-day truce as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions

Hindustan Times  

In a major breakthrough in the talks between the United States and Ukraine amid the Russian war, the Donald Trump administration agreed to resume the sharing of military intelligence with Kyiv, while the latter said it was open to a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Moscow. US national security advisory Mike Waltz said that one thing the Ukrainian delegation …

US & Ukraine start talks for aid, truce in Saudi Arabia
2 weeks ago

US & Ukraine start talks for aid, truce in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

After the US-Ukraine relationship plunged to a new low last month, US and Ukrainian officials are holding talks today in Saudi Arabia US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz hold talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov in the …

US & Ukraine start talks for aid, truce in Saudi Arabia
2 weeks ago

US & Ukraine start talks for aid, truce in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

After the US-Ukraine relationship plunged to a new low last month, US and Ukrainian officials are holding talks today in Saudi Arabia US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz hold talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov in the …

Ukraine gears up for talks with US in Saudi Arabia. What you need to know
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine gears up for talks with US in Saudi Arabia. What you need to know

Firstpost  

US officials are set to meet their Ukrainian counterparts today in Saudi Arabia. The development comes in the aftermath of the disastrous interaction between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump during a White House visit in February. Here’s what you need to know Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with US counterpart Donald Trump at the White House. The …

Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London

CNN  

CNN — Russia has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats over alleged intelligence activities, the Federal Security Service announced on Monday, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic rebukes that was quickly dismissed by London as “baseless.” The men “intentionally provided false information” when they received permission to enter Russia, which violated Russian law, and the service discovered …

US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US and Ukraine to meet on Russia: What’s on the agenda for Saudi talks?

Al Jazeera  

The talks will be the first high-level meeting between the two countries since Trump and Zelenskyy’s White House meeting. This will mark the first high-level meeting between the two countries since February 28, when a White House meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump – who was joined by Vice President JD Vance – descended into …

Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ukraine, US to hold talks on Russia-Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia next week

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy re-engages with Washington after Trump said Kyiv and Moscow have no choice but to secure a peace deal. Ukraine and the United States have indicated they will meet in Saudi Arabia next week to discuss a framework for ending Russia’s war, as Moscow launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukrainian energy and gas infrastructure. Russia’s attack overnight …

Turkey likely to reiterate offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at European leaders meet in London: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Turkey likely to reiterate offer to host Ukraine-Russia peace talks at European leaders meet in London: Report

Live Mint  

Turkey is expected to reiterate an offer to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at Sunday's meeting of European leaders in London, reported news agency Reuters on Saturday. Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will brief European leaders on Sunday on Ankara’s efforts to find a "fair and lasting peace" to the war, Reuters report said citing a source. Fidan …

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia offers to restore direct air links with the US, during Istanbul talks

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russia has offered the United States to restore direct air links between the two countries during the latest round of consultations with Washington, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday. The Russian Foreign Ministry hailed the talks as “substantive and businesslike” and noted in a statement that “joint steps were agreed upon to ensure unimpeded financing of the activities …

Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russian, U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

The Hindu  

Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalising the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others' diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump's call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. diplomats and other officials in Saudi Arabia. “There …

Russian, US officials hold talks in Istanbul to follow up on Trump-Putin call and Riyadh huddle
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russian, US officials hold talks in Istanbul to follow up on Trump-Putin call and Riyadh huddle

Firstpost  

On February 12, Trump held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and just six days later, the diplomats from both sides met in Saudi Arabia. The US State Department in a statement said Ukraine was not on the agenda A vehicle carrying the Russian delagation arrives at the residence of the U.S. Consul General in Istanbul, Turkey, February …

Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Top News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Russian and US diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Russian and U.S. diplomats met in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss normalizing the operation of their respective embassies after years expelling each others’ diplomats. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Donald Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. diplomats and other officials in Saudi …

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russian, US diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington

Deccan Chronicle  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday. The meeting follows Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week that marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure from …

Russian, U.S. diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russian, U.S. diplomats to meet in Turkey to discuss operation of embassies in Moscow, Washington

The Hindu  

Diplomats from Russia and the United States will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss the operation of their respective embassies in Moscow and Washington, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday. The meeting follows Russia-U.S. talks in Saudi Arabia last week that marked an extraordinary shift in U.S. foreign policy under President Donald Trump and a clear departure from …

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Russian and U.S. diplomats meet in Istanbul for second round of talks

LA Times  

A van carrying Russian diplomats leaves the U.S. consul general’s residence in Istanbul on Thursday following a meeting with their American counterparts to discuss issues affecting the operation of their respective diplomatic missions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the talks followed an understanding reached during President Trump’s call with Russian President Vladimir Putin and contact between senior Russian and U.S. …

Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Putin ‘hopeful’ as Russia and US press on with diplomatic reset

Al Jazeera  

Bilateral talks on embassy issues in Istanbul come as Trump positions himself as main broker in Ukraine peace deal. Addressing a meeting of the Federal Security Service, Putin hailed the new administration of US President Donald Trump for its “pragmatism and realistic view”, describing a “reciprocal mood” to reset relations and resolve “systemic and strategic problems … in the world’s …

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies

Firstpost  

Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Reuters File Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing …

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies
3 weeks, 6 days ago

US, Russia envoys to meet in Istanbul to resolve 'systemic problems' of operating embassies

Firstpost  

Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving issues related to their embassies, Russia’s foreign minister said, amid easing relations between the two countries. President Donald …

Trump wants Ukraine deal to be based on 'Istanbul Protocols', here's why that will be Russian victory
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump wants Ukraine deal to be based on 'Istanbul Protocols', here's why that will be Russian victory

Firstpost  

Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of US President Donald Trump, has said that the Ukraine-Russia peace deal should be based on ‘Istanbul Protocols’, the failed peace talks hosted by Turkey in the initial weeks of the war in which Russia stressed on maximalist demands Steve Witkoff, the principal troubleshooter of US President Donald Trump, has said ‘Istanbul Protocols’ should be …

Kremlin says Russia and U.S. are preparing more talks
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kremlin says Russia and U.S. are preparing more talks

The Hindu  

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that preparations were being made for expert-level talks between Russia and the United States to follow up on a high-level meeting last week and an earlier call between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that there was an understanding that Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin should meet in person after …

Russia's top diplomat Lavrov lands in Iran for talks amid fresh US sanctions on Tehran
1 month ago

Russia's top diplomat Lavrov lands in Iran for talks amid fresh US sanctions on Tehran

Firstpost  

The visit comes a day after the United States imposed a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran’s oil industry, the Islamic Republic’s main source of income. Days after Moscow held talks with the US just a month after Donald Trump returned to the White House, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov landed in Tehran on Tuesday for talks with Iranian officials, …

Erdogan meets Russian FM as Turkiye pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
1 month ago

Erdogan meets Russian FM as Turkiye pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

China Daily  

This handout photo taken and released by the Turkish Presidential Press Service on Feb 24, 2025, shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov here on Monday as Turkiye intensified its efforts to mediate …

Erdogan meets Russian FM as Turkiye pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
1 month ago

Erdogan meets Russian FM as Turkiye pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace talks

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2025-02-25 09:22 This handout photo taken and released by the Turkish Presidential Press Service on Feb 24, 2025, shows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov here on Monday as Turkiye …

Trump, Putin meeting is on the cards as Kremlin prepares for a sit down after Riyadh talks
1 month ago

Trump, Putin meeting is on the cards as Kremlin prepares for a sit down after Riyadh talks

Firstpost  

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that a possible Putin-Trump summit could involve broad talks on global issues, not just Ukraine Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov revealed that preparations are underway for a face-to-face meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as both nations discuss the end of the ongoing war in Ukraine. …

Russia claims Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting preparations underway: Washington ends Moscow's isolation?
1 month ago

Russia claims Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting preparations underway: Washington ends Moscow's isolation?

India TV News  

Russia claims Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting preparations underway: Washington ends Moscow's isolation? Sergei Ryabkov, Russia's deputy foreign minister, said that the preparations for the face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump is underway. In a clear departure from the Biden administration's policy of isolating Russia, the US government under President Donald Trump is set to …

Russian President Vladimir Putin open to meeting Donald Trump, hails diplomatic talks in Riyadh
1 month ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin open to meeting Donald Trump, hails diplomatic talks in Riyadh

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his willingness to meet with US President Donald Trump but emphasized the need for proper preparation to ensure a productive discussion. Following the meeting, the US State Department announced that both sides agreed to establish high-level teams to work toward ending the conflict “as soon as possible in a way that is enduring, sustainable, and …

Ukraine talks: Kremlin says Trump, Putin can hold in-person talks before February end
1 month ago

Ukraine talks: Kremlin says Trump, Putin can hold in-person talks before February end

Firstpost  

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Trump-Putin meeting could happen as early as this month. His statement came on the heels of Russian Foreign Minister, Segei Lavrov’s meeting with US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio in Riyadh Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump could meet before the end of this …

5 messages Trump sent out with US-Russia Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 1 week ago

5 messages Trump sent out with US-Russia Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

The US-Russia talks in Riyadh signal a dramatic shift in Washington’s approach raising questions about Ukraine’s exclusion, Europe’s uncertainty and the emergence of a new Trump-Putin dynamic US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, US Middle …

5 messages Trump sent out with US-Russia Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 1 week ago

5 messages Trump sent out with US-Russia Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

The US-Russia talks in Riyadh signal a dramatic shift in Washington’s approach raising questions about Ukraine’s exclusion, Europe’s uncertainty and the emergence of a new Trump-Putin dynamic US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, US Middle …

Zelenskyy defers Saudi Arabia visit after Trump-Putin envoys finish Ukraine talks – Firstpost
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelenskyy defers Saudi Arabia visit after Trump-Putin envoys finish Ukraine talks – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Zelenskyy has also made his stance clear regarding the meeting progressing without Ukraine’s participation, stating that if the US sacrifices Kyiv’s demands, it would be ‘Afghanistan 2.0’ in his country Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy postponed a trip to Saudi Arabia scheduled for this week, citing that officials from his country were not invited to US-Russia talks in the kingdom on …

US, Russia meet to work towards ending Ukraine war, Kyiv not present in talks
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Russia meet to work towards ending Ukraine war, Kyiv not present in talks

Hindustan Times  

The United States and Russia held a high-level meeting in Riyadh on Wednesday, agreeing to work towards ending the Ukraine war and establishing better diplomatic and economic ties. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. After the meeting, Rubio …

Trump says he may meet Putin this month as US-Russia talks on Ukraine war end
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump says he may meet Putin this month as US-Russia talks on Ukraine war end

India Today  

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he might meet Russian President Vladimir Putin this month and dismissed Ukraine's concern about being left out of US-Russian talks in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war. "Probably," Trump said as he ended a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach when asked if he still expected to meet with …

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
1 month, 1 week ago

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame

New Indian Express  

Reestablishing tattered diplomatic relations First on both countries' list of accomplishments was an agreement to end what has been years of dwindling diplomatic relations that hit a post-Cold War low point after Russian President Vladimir Putin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022. Lavrov said after Tuesday's talks that the sides agreed to fast-track the appointment of new ambassadors, adding …

China welcomes US-Russia talks on Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

China welcomes US-Russia talks on Ukraine

China Daily  

By CHEN WEIHUA in Brussels and MO JINGXI in Beijing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-02-19 00:27 Senior officials from the United States and Russia meet on Tuesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for talks on improving bilateral ties and negotiating an end to the Ukraine crisis. China welcomes the United States-Russia talks on the Ukraine crisis and calls on all parties …

US-Russia Talks: Five takeaways from Rubio-Lavrov meeting on Ukraine war
1 month, 1 week ago

US-Russia Talks: Five takeaways from Rubio-Lavrov meeting on Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy has accused the US of ending Moscow’s isolation as the US and Russia discuss to end Ukraine war and revive ties. Here are the key takeaways from the Riyadh talks, and what we can expect next: US and Russia to establish negotiating teams to end the war Russia and the United States have agreed to form a high-level team …

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame
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1 month, 1 week ago

A deeper look at the talks between US and Russian officials as Trump suggests Ukraine is to blame

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Top U.S. and Russian officials had their most extensive high-level engagement since Moscow sent troops into Ukraine almost three years ago, meeting for four hours Tuesday before President Donald Trump suggested that Kyiv was to blame for the conflict. Lavrov said after Tuesday’s talks that the sides agreed to fast-track the appointment of new ambassadors, adding …

Zelensky slams U.S.-Russia talks, urges 'fair' negotiations
1 month, 1 week ago

Zelensky slams U.S.-Russia talks, urges 'fair' negotiations

Raw Story  

by Burcin Gercek' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday criticized U.S.-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be "fair" and involve European countries including Turkey. His remarks came after Washington and Moscow said they would name teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine, during their first high-level official talks since Russia …

Question mark over Trump-Putin meet and other takeaways from US, Russia talks in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 1 week ago

Question mark over Trump-Putin meet and other takeaways from US, Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

Firstpost  

The first talks between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine ‘went well’, as per Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aide. However, a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Putin is ‘unlikely’ next week US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security …

US, Russia finish Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, Trump-Putin meet unlikely next week
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Russia finish Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, Trump-Putin meet unlikely next week

Firstpost  

As Russia and the United States held talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian leader Vladimir Putin sought the scrapping of the promise of Nato membership to Ukraine US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, US. As Russia and the United States held talks …

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting Trump’s Ukraine peace talks and who is attending?
1 month, 1 week ago

Why is Saudi Arabia hosting Trump’s Ukraine peace talks and who is attending?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The panicked peace talks have kicked off following US …

Russia-US talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia underway: Who’s calling the shots?
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia-US talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia underway: Who’s calling the shots?

Firstpost  

High-level talks between the US and Russia are underway in Riyadh, aiming to restore ties and negotiate an end to the Ukraine war. Key figures include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Ukraine and Europe US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, second left, meets with Saudi Foreign Minister …

US, Russia begin Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; Europe flags Kyiv’s omission
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Russia begin Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; Europe flags Kyiv’s omission

Firstpost  

Top Russian and American officials, including foreign ministers, met in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and boosting bilateral ties. The Russian delegation, comprising Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy to the …

US, Russia begin Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; Europe flags Kyiv’s omission
1 month, 1 week ago

US, Russia begin Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia; Europe flags Kyiv’s omission

Firstpost  

Top Russian and American officials, including foreign ministers, met in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and boosting bilateral ties. Top Russian and American officials met in Riyadh on Tuesday to hold talks on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and boosting bilateral ties, news agency Reuters reported. The Russian delegation, comprising Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and …

Russia-US talks over Ukraine: Europe says it is committed to Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia-US talks over Ukraine: Europe says it is committed to Ukraine

The Hindu  

Europe will invest more in security and lead on providing guarantees to Kyiv, but cooperation with Washington to secure peace remains crucial, European leaders said after an emergency meeting held ahead of U.S.-Russia talks on Ukraine on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. French President Emmanuel Macron pulled together an urgent meeting after U.S. President Donald Trump arranged bilateral talks between envoys …

Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Saudi Arabia hosts US-Russia talks, no seat for Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was not invited to the discussions in Riyadh, while European leaders were gathering in Paris for emergency talks on how to respond to the radical pivot by the new US administration.Preparations for a possible summit between presidents Trump and Vladimir Putin are also expected to be on the agenda.Trump is pushing for a swift …

US and Russia hold talks on Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia
1 month, 1 week ago

US and Russia hold talks on Ukraine war in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera  

The talks could lead to a summit later this month between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. United States and Russian officials have met in Saudi Arabia for the first high-level talks between the two countries since the Kremlin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago. The Kremlin’s foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov, earlier on Tuesday told …

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