Top Russian and US Officials to Meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday
Purpose of the Meeting: Senior officials from Russia and the United States will meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss improving bilateral relations, the potential for a ceasefire in Ukraine, and the possibility of a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
Diplomatic Efforts: The meeting follows a series of diplomatic moves aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict, including recent phone calls from President Joe Biden to both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, urging them to end the fighting.
Key Russian Participants: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and senior Putin aide Yury Ushakov will travel to Riyadh on Monday for the talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the visit.
Discussion Topics: The talks are expected to focus on restoring the overall complex of Russian-American relations. While a possible Ukraine ceasefire will be part of the discussion, Russia has expressed interest in addressing broader security concerns, especially regarding NATO’s presence in Eastern Europe.
Ukraine and President Summit: In addition to Ukraine, the officials will discuss potential negotiations for resolving the conflict and the logistics of arranging a summit between the two presidents.