US and Russia to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks: what’s on the agenda?

Wtorek ma być dniem spotkania w Arabii Saudyjskiej wysokich rangą urzędników Stanów Zjednoczonych i Rosji, którzy mają omówić trwającą wojnę w Ukrainie oraz szersze relacje między USA a Rosją.

The high-level meeting marks a potential shift in diplomatic efforts as both sides explore pathways to peace, according to officials from both nations.

Key US and Russian diplomats to attend Riyadh talks

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin’s top foreign policy advisor, Yuri Ushakov, will lead Russia’s delegation to Riyadh.

On the US side, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to participate.

Rozmowy wskazują na możliwą zmianę podejścia Waszyngtonu, polegającą na odejściu od izolacji Moskwy i podjęciu bezpośrednich negocjacji.

This meeting could also set the stage for a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Kyiv left out of peace discussions

Despite the talks being framed around resolving the Ukraine conflict, Ukrainian officials have reportedly not been invited.

According to BBC sources, the discussions will remain strictly bilateral, focusing on US-Russia relations and possible negotiation frameworks.

Russian state media quoted Ushakov, emphasizing that Moscow is taking the meeting seriously.

“The delegation consists of serious people, and Russia approaches this with a serious mindset,” he stated.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the primary agenda includes restoring US-Russia diplomatic ties, discussing a potential peace settlement for Ukraine, and laying the groundwork for a meeting between Trump and Putin.