The United States will maintain sanctions against Russia until an agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine. Secretary Rubio discussed this issue with European leaders after meeting with Russian representatives in Riyadh.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefs his European counterparts on talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia. European leaders express concern about the US approach to resolving the war in Ukraine.
Trump said that Ukraine had been negotiating for three years, but the war had not ended. He believes that the conflict could have been resolved earlier without significant losses of territory and lives.
Trump calls for elections in Ukraine. Fox News reports that the US and russian delegations have agreed on a three-stage peace plan to end the war in Ukraine during talks in the Saudi capital Riyadh.
U. S. intelligence reports that Putin expects Ukraine and Europe to be exhausted, despite significant Russian army losses.
The US and Russia held talks in Riyadh to discuss a three-stage peace plan for Ukraine. The plan includes a ceasefire, elections and a final agreement, but Ukraine was not invited to the meeting.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the UN Security Council that he supports the peace talks on Ukraine. Beijing will continue to follow the four principles previously announced by Xi Jinping.
OP advisor Serhiy Leshchenko warned against the three-stage peace plan reported by Fox News. According to him, the plan with a ceasefire and elections could lead to the imposition of a pro-Russian leadership on Ukraine.
The chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs announces the end of the “diplomatic war” between the United States and Russia. The US Secretary of State announced that sanctions may be lifted after the conflict in Ukraine is resolved.
During the talks in Riyadh, the US and Russian delegations agreed on a three-stage peace plan. The plan envisages a ceasefire, elections in Ukraine, and the signing of a final agreement.
Ukraine's President criticizes peace negotiators for ignoring the issue of prisoners. The US and Russia agree to create teams to work on ending the war without Ukraine's participation.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a potential partnership with Russia after the war is over. Negotiations on Ukraine will include discussions on territory and security guarantees.
The Russian Foreign Minister announced that they had agreed to appoint ambassadors and create a process for the Ukrainian settlement. The two sides also discussed the resumption of consultations on geopolitical issues.
Mohammed bin Salman had planned to involve Ukraine in the talks in Saudi Arabia, but the United States and Russia refused. Zelenskyy canceled his visit to the kingdom and said he had not received an invitation to the meeting.
The President of Ukraine has canceled his visit to Saudi Arabia scheduled for tomorrow due to an unplanned Russia-US meeting. The visit has been rescheduled for March 10.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine's membership in NATO and the presence of the alliance's troops under any flags were unacceptable. Lavrov called it a direct threat to Russia's sovereignty.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that four agreements with Russia have been reached. Among them are the restoration of diplomatic missions and the creation of a negotiating team for Ukraine.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with his Russian counterpart in Saudi Arabia. He announced the restoration of diplomatic relations and called Trump the only one who can achieve peace.
US Presidential Advisor Mike Volz has announced his intention to quickly start negotiations on a peace agreement in Ukraine. According to him, the issues of territory and security guarantees will be discussed, and the United States is consulting with its allies.
The head of the Center for Public Advocacy said that Russia is trying to spread its own narratives about the peace talks. According to him, there can be no real plan without the participation of Ukraine and Europe.
At the talks in Saudi Arabia, the United States and Russia agreed to set up special teams to work on ending the conflict in Ukraine. The parties also agreed on a mechanism for normalizing diplomatic relations.
Putin is ready to negotiate with Zelensky, but with due regard to the “legal aspects of the legitimacy” of the Ukrainian president. Earlier, the Kremlin claimed that Ukraine does not have sovereignty and that future agreements are invalid.
China welcomed the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, calling on all parties to join the peace process. Beijing positions itself as a potential mediator, despite its close ties with Moscow.
Preliminary US-Russian talks on a possible settlement of the conflict in Ukraine are taking place in Riyadh. The USA says that the meeting was aimed at testing the seriousness of Russia's intentions.
Brent oil prices rose by 0. 2% after a drone attack on a pumping station in Russia. Experts predict limited growth due to the expected increase in supplies from OPEC+ and Russia.
In the capital of Saudi Arabia, American-Russian negotiations have started. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will not participate in them, but announced a separate visit to Saudi Arabia.
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Nebenzya, declares Ukraine's “irretrievable loss” of the occupied territories and demands the transfer of additional regions. Russia also insists on Ukraine's neutral status without the right to join military alliances.
The Ukrainian president said that the US is trying to please Putin with its statements to achieve quick success. Zelenskyy warned against repeating the mistakes of Afghanistan and opposed territorial concessions.
The President of Ukraine and the First Lady pay an official visit to Turkey. The meeting with Erdogan will focus on exchanges and food security.
Ukraine will not take part in the US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, Zelenskyy said. The President emphasized that his visit to the region is not related to these talks and was planned in advance.