US-Russia Relations / Russia and America sat together, discussed important issues including Ukraine war

US-Russia Relations: Top officials of Russia and the US held an important meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, in which they began talks to end the Ukraine war and improve relations between the two countries. The meeting was held at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, and is considered an important step towards the Trump administration's change in US policy of isolating Russia. The purpose of this meeting was to pave the way for a future meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine clarified its stand

Earlier this month, US President Trump announced a change in his policy towards Ukraine and Russia, saying that he and Putin had agreed to hold talks to end the war. However, Ukrainian officials refused to attend the meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made it clear on Monday that if Kiev does not get the opportunity to participate in this dialogue, his country will not accept the result of this process.

Difficult phase in US-Russia relations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Putin's foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Monday night. Giving information about the meeting, Ushakov said that the talks would be purely bilateral, and Ukrainian officials would not be involved in it. US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff would meet the Russian delegation.

This dialogue marks the beginning of a new chapter in US-Russian relations, which were going through their worst phase due to the Ukraine war that has been going on for the last three years. Due to this war, relations between the US and Russia have reached their worst state in decades. In such a situation, this meeting can be a turning point for both countries, which can bring significant changes in global politics in future.

Conclusion

This meeting of top officials of Russia and America can be an important step towards reshaping global relations in Saudi Arabia. This dialogue signals a new hope for dialogue and cooperation between the two countries. Although its future is still uncertain due to the absence of Ukrainian officials, it is clear that a step has been taken towards reducing tensions between the two nations and reaching a peaceful solution.

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