The brand new US administration is partaking with Russia on the Ukraine struggle, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio stating that solely Trump can lead such talks. In Riyadh, he met with Russian Overseas Minister Sergey Lavrov, who described the discussions as “helpful and constructive,” with plans for additional conferences, together with the doable resumption of diplomatic missions. Saudi Arabia hosted the almost five-hour talks, reinforcing its mediator position. The US assured European allies of normal consultations and mentioned Ukraine could be concerned later. Nonetheless, Ukraine’s president insists no deal will proceed with out his nation’s participation. The Kremlin says a Trump-Putin assembly will occur, although no date has been set.
Al Jazeera’s Stefanie Dekker studies.
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