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Title Russia-US Negotiators Take First Steps Towards Ending Ukraine War What's Next?

The recent meeting between Russia and the United States in Riyadh marks a significant milestone towards ending the war in Ukraine. The talks, which sparked controversy over Kyiv's exclusion, saw both sides agree to establish teams to negotiate a path to ending the conflict.

In this blog post, we'll delve into the implications of these negotiations and what they mean for the future of the conflict.

Riyadh Talks A Diplomatic Breakthrough for Moscow

The Riyadh talks, which lasted over four hours, were a diplomatic coup for Moscow. The meeting marked the first high-level official Washington-Moscow talks since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and saw both sides agree to appoint respective high-level teams to begin working on a path to ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible.

The agreement also established a consultation mechanism to address irritants to the US-Russia relationship, laying the groundwork for future cooperation.

European Nations Demand Inclusion

While some see the talks as a positive step forward, European nations are demanding a seat at the negotiating table. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed disappointment over Kyiv's exclusion and called for any talks aimed at ending the war to be fair and involve European countries.

What's Ahead?

So what does the future hold for these negotiations?

The two negotiation teams will begin working on a path to ending the conflict in Ukraine as soon as possible.
The consultation mechanism established during the talks will address irritants to the US-Russia relationship and lay the groundwork for future cooperation.
European nations are pushing for inclusion and involvement in any talks aimed at ending the war.

Conclusion

The recent meeting between Russia and the United States marks a crucial step towards ending the war in Ukraine. While there is still much work to be done, the establishment of negotiation teams and consultation mechanisms provides a framework for future progress.

In this blog post, we've examined the implications of these negotiations and what they mean for the future of the conflict.

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