The U.S. and Russia agreed to work towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving diplomatic and economic ties. The talks, which included U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, focused on restoring staffing at embassies, creating a team for Ukraine peace talks, and exploring economic cooperation. The meeting marked the beginning of a conversation, with more work needed. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy objected to being excluded from the talks, postponing his trip to Saudi Arabia. Concerns from European allies about being sidelined were also raised. The U.S. suggested that ending the conflict would require concessions from all sides. The meeting signaled a shift in U.S. policy towards Russia under President Trump. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman played a role in hosting the talks, highlighting his diplomatic efforts. Despite the diplomatic discussions, Russia continued to attack Ukraine with drones. European countries, including France, are seeking lasting peace in Ukraine through negotiations with Russia.
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