Secret US‑Russia talks in Switzerland seek to aid Ukraine dialogue
The USA and Russia conducted secret talks in Switzerland over recent months concerning the war in Ukraine. These meetings were unofficial and took place over recent months. The details of the discussions remain undisclosed, but the aim was to enhance communication between the parties.
Representatives from the USA and Russia gathered in Switzerland for informal discussions about the situation in Ukraine. According to the agency "Unian," the latest meeting occurred last week. These talks aimed to establish an additional communication channel between the parties.
Based on "Unian" sources, the participants in the talks are individuals with diplomatic experience who do not hold government positions. It is unclear who initiated these meetings or whether Ukrainian representatives participated. These informal meetings served as a platform for exchanging ideas rather than developing concrete proposals.
One source suggests that these talks may have diminished in significance because the USA and Russia have established official channels of dialogue.
Previous talks held in 2023 and early 2024 did not produce concrete results. However, after the meeting in Saudi Arabia on 18 February, the parties agreed to establish teams to work on ending the conflict.
