US‑Russia dialogue resumes: Groundwork laid for future talks
Following the meeting in Saudi Arabia, Washington and Moscow plan to continue discussions. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that a second meeting between delegations from both countries is expected to occur within the next fortnight.
Ryabkov mentioned that both sides agreed to hold another round of consultations to resolve "a whole range of irritating issues." He added that the discussions with the USA concern Ukraine and bilateral matters, and it is possible that representatives from the USA and Russia will also address the situation in the Middle East.
- Dialogue on strategic stability and arms control will be possible when we see visible improvements in US policy - stated Ryabkov.
The meeting will take place in a third country, but its location has yet to be disclosed.
Russia returns to the game. Americans broke the isolation
The first high-level meeting between the USA and Russia since the beginning of the war in Ukraine was held on 18 February in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. No specific decisions were announced following the discussions. There were only declarations of a willingness to cooperate between the USA and Russia in various areas.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the talks in Riyadh were a preliminary step rather than official negotiations, and that Ukraine and Europe will be involved when formal discussions commence.
US President Donald Trump mentioned on 12 February that he anticipates a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, possibly in Saudi Arabia, but did not specify when it would take place.
Source: PAP/WP News
