US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia shortly, but top leaders from both countries will not attend. The discussions will be held between senior staff, focusing on technical frameworks and ceasefire negotiations regarding Ukraine. Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the State Department, expressed confidence in the potential outcomes of the meeting.
The United States and Russia are scheduled to hold discussions in Saudi Arabia soon; however, top officials from both nations will not participate. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that these meetings will involve senior staff members rather than high-level leadership, focusing on technical frameworks. Bruce expressed optimism regarding the potential outcomes of these discussions, anticipated to occur shortly.
The specifics of the meeting format are still under consideration. The discussions aim to develop and formalize agreements that were previously established between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a related announcement, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz revealed the impending meetings with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, following prior talks at the highest leadership level, which included key officials like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
During this upcoming engagement, topics of discussion will likely center around establishing a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Thus far, President Putin has only consented to a partial ceasefire that primarily pertains to ceasing attacks on energy infrastructure.
In summary, the upcoming US-Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia will not involve top leaders from either nation, focusing instead on senior staff and technical discussions about prior agreements. The talks may address critical issues such as a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, with the hope of formalizing existing understandings between both countries.
Original Source: newsukraine.rbc.ua
