U.S. and Russian Officials Discuss Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Global Concerns

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U.S. and Russian officials engaged in their first talks since the onset of the Ukraine war nearly three years ago, meeting in Saudi Arabia on February 19. These discussions occurred simultaneously with European leaders convening in Paris to bolster Ukraine’s security, although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the absence of Kyiv’s representatives in the negotiations. According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the discussion included restoring embassy staffing and exploring economic cooperation, as well as addressing security and territorial issues.

Amidst these talks, Canada is set to participate in additional security discussions on February 20, advocating for Ukraine's involvement. "We want to be part of these conversations regarding security guarantees," stated Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly. While U.S. President Donald Trump downplayed the possibility of Ukraine recovering all seized territories, he noted the importance of implementing democratic processes.

Zelenskyy underlined the necessity for Ukraine to be included in any future dialogues, calling for no decisions to be made without direct Ukrainian participation. Analysts warn that the burgeoning U.S.-Russia dialogue could complicate the situation for Ukraine and its European allies.

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