Ukrainian President Zelenskyy firmly stated that Ukraine will not participate in, nor recognize any agreements reached in, Saudi Arabia-based talks between Russian and US representatives concerning Ukraine. He emphasized that any negotiations excluding Ukraine are meaningless. Zelenskyy’s own Saudi Arabia visit, focusing on oil price reduction and unrelated to the US-Russia discussions, included plans to address the talks directly with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Zelenskyy believes President Trump holds significant influence over oil prices and could potentially lower them.
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The upcoming meeting between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Ukraine war is raising significant eyebrows, and for good reason. The very notion of these two nations convening to negotiate the fate of Ukraine without Ukraine’s participation is deeply troubling. This scenario evokes troubling parallels to past diplomatic missteps, particularly recalling instances where key players were excluded from crucial negotiations, resulting in unforeseen and often negative consequences. The lack of Ukrainian representation in these talks immediately casts a shadow on the potential for a just and lasting resolution.
This exclusion isn’t just a matter of diplomatic etiquette; it’s a fundamental flaw in the process.… Continue reading