Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 18 Feb 2025,Tuesday International
The US and Russia have started talks to end the Ukraine war, calling it a "first step in a long and difficult journey." The meeting took place in Saudi Arabia, with officials from both sides agreeing to appoint teams for further negotiations. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said they reached three agreements, including reinstating ambassadors. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not respond when asked if Ukraine was being sidelined. The Kremlin stated that President Putin is open to talks with Zelensky, but Zelensky has refused to accept any peace deal negotiated without Ukraine’s involvement.
