Wednesday Briefing
Briefly

In a significant diplomatic shift, senior officials from the U.S. and Russia met in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and rebuilding bilateral relations. This marks the most comprehensive dialogue in years following a period of Western sanctions against Russia. During the talks, which were characterized by a noticeable herald of cooperation, the U.S. credited Trump for his engagement with Russia, steering clear of longstanding accusations against Moscow. Russia highlighted profitable opportunities for U.S. businesses should relations improve, while Ukraine's President Zelensky responded by canceling his visit to Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine in any discussions regarding the war's resolution.
Senior U.S. and Russian officials engaged in extensive talks to reset relations, focusing on ending the war in Ukraine and re-establishing cooperation.
U.S. officials, praising Trump’s attempts to engage with Russia, avoided addressing Moscow's violations of international law during critical negotiations.
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