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What to expect from talks in Riyadh and the ‘Baltic scenario’ proposed for Ukraine — Klimkin

Keith Kellogg, the US special envoy to Ukraine, shared insights on the upcoming negotiations in Saudi Arabia. According to Kellogg, American officials will hold separate talks with both the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, effectively creating a “shuttle diplomacy between rooms in Riyadh.”

22 March 2025, 01:04 PM

Ukrainian, Russian officials will not meet in person during upcoming Saudi Arabia talks

U.S. representatives will act as intermediaries between Ukrainian and Russian delegations at the upcoming talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said on March 20.

21 March 2025, 01:24 AM

Russia-US talks set for Riyadh on March 24, focus on Black Sea ceasefire

Delegations from Russia and the United States will convene in Riyadh on March 24, for talks initially centered on ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, Yuri Ushakov, a senior aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, confirmed on March 20, according to Russian media.

20 March 2025, 05:06 PM

Stakes are sky-high: White House expected to reveal its vision for ending the war during Riyadh talks

A high-stakes meeting in Riyadh on March 11, involving US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and a Ukrainian delegation, could be pivotal for Washington-Kyiv relations, CNN reported on March 8.

9 March 2025, 05:04 PM

Russia offered US ‘stake’ in resources in occupied Ukrainian territory — report

During recent talks in Saudi Arabia, Moscow proposed a deal to Donald Trump’s administration that would grant the United States a "stake" in rare earth minerals located in occupied Ukrainian territories, NBC News reported on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 12:43 AM

Russia rejects claims of US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on February 25

No meeting is planned between Russian representatives and the U.S. delegation on Feb. 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 04:15 PM

Kremlin denies asking U.S. to withdraw troops from Eastern Europe

Russia did not demand that the United States withdraw its troops from Eastern Europe during recent talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 21, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

21 February 2025, 06:45 PM

Duda advises Zelenskyy on cooperation with Trump administration

Polish President Andrzej Duda spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Feb. 21, offering advice on working with the Trump administration, he said on X.

21 February 2025, 05:52 PM

China backs U.S.-Russia ‘consensus,’ raising fears of a deal without Ukraine

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi supports the “recent consensus” between the U.S. and Russia on ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Politico reported on Feb. 18, citing China’s Foreign Ministry.

21 February 2025, 11:20 AM

Putin postpones speech to Russian parliament due to meeting with Trump

Vladimir Putin has postponed his address to the Federal Assembly indefinitely due to preparations for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Faridaily reported, citing sources on Feb. 19.

19 February 2025, 03:48 PM

Trump reverses 80 years of U.S. foreign policy with concessions to Russia and controversial statements – NYT

U.S.-Russia negotiations in Saudi Arabia and President Donald Trump’s sharp remarks about Ukraine are shifting American foreign policy by 180 degrees, The New York Times reported on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 12:30 PM

Sanctions and stakes: Russia eyes US détente at high-level talks in Saudi Arabia

US and Russian delegations are meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss not only ending the war in Ukraine but also business interests, The New York Times reported on Feb. 18, calling it the most substantial US-Russia talks in recent years.

18 February 2025, 02:31 PM

U.S. and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia as Musk backs Russian delegation

Elon Musk who leads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is an ally of President Donald Trump publicly welcomed the arrival of a Russian delegation in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 17.

18 February 2025, 10:20 AM

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