Ukraine war: Russian and US officials meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks, without Kyiv Europe live
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The US-Russia talks in Riyadh focus on potential peace negotiations to resolve the Ukraine conflict. However, Ukraine, alongside European leaders, has been notably excluded from the dialogue. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of Ukraine's involvement in any agreements regarding its future. Criticism has also arisen from European leaders, notably German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who condemned US President Trump’s swift approach to the talks, highlighting the inappropriate nature of engaging in discussions without Ukraine present. Concerns are mounting in Europe about the implications of these talks for security in the region.
The talks aim to pave the way for the first exchanges on a potential peace deal to end the Ukraine war, but Ukraine has been excluded.
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized Trump's rush into peace talks, claiming it was inappropriate to discuss outcomes without Ukraine's involvement.
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