Preparations for a face-to-face meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway, the Russian vice minister told state media on Saturday.
Sergei Ryabkov said there is a possibility of a Putin Trump Summit. A clear departure from Western efforts to isolate Moscow On top of that War in Ukraine – It could involve broad consultations on global issues as well as ongoing wars.
“The problem is to start moving towards normalizing relations between our countries and find ways to resolve the most serious and potentially very, very dangerous situations.
However, he said that efforts to organize such meetings are at an early stage and that “the most intensive preparatory work” is required to make it happen.
Lyabukov added that US and Russian envoys could meet within the next two weeks to pave the way for further consultations among senior officials.
CBS News contacted the White House to comment on a possible meeting between the two leaders.
Riabakov’s comments will come in a few days Representatives from Russia and the US, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, met in Saudi Arabia. They agreed to end the war in Ukraine and begin working to improve diplomatic and economic ties.
High-ranking US officials suggest that Ukraine must join NATO and abandon its target of maintaining 20% ​​of the territory seized by Russia.
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Speaking to reporters after the meeting, U.S. State Department spokesman Tammy Bruce said that US and Russian delegations “a consultation mechanism to address stimulants to our bilateral relations.” Rubio said he agreed to establish a new statement, including restabbing the two. Embassies of each country.
“We’ll need a lively diplomatic mission that can function properly to ensure these conduits can continue,” he said.
No Saudi officials were present at the Saudi Arabian conference. This is almost three years after Moscow began a full invasion of its small neighbors, their plagued nation has slowly and steadily lost its position against more Russian troops.
Speaking at this year’s conservative political action conference held outside Maryland on Saturday, Trump said he believes the war in Ukraine will soon be over.
“I spoke with President Putin and I think it’s going to end. It has to end,” he said. “It’s scary, scary to watch. I’m dealing with President Zelensky. I’m dealing with President Putin.”
Trump also said he hopes Ukraine will “give up something” for additional aid.
“I want you to give us something for all the money we’ve made, and I’m going to try to solve the war. “So we’re looking for rare earths and oil.”
Ukrainian President Voldimi Zelensky said his country would not accept the outcome from the consultations as Kiev was not involved, and he postponed a trip to Saudi Arabia scheduled for last Wednesday. They also have European allies Expressed concern That they are being watched by the sidelines.
Zelenskyy told AFP on Saturday despite increasing pressure from US officials. Ukraine hopes to include a security guarantee in a contract signed with the US.
“The draft is in the present, and the president is not ready to accept it, but we are still trying to make changes and put in construction force,” a source close to the issue said.
Rubio spoke with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andri Sibikha on Friday to reaffirm Trump’s commitment to end Ukrainian conflicts, including “effective action at the US Security Council,” Bruce stated. stated in.
“This call is the latest in multiple high-level engagement between us and Ukrainian leaders to achieve durable peace,” she added.
The US offers UN war resolutions
The United States proposed a UN resolution that is far short of competing Europe-backed statements demanding the immediate withdrawal of all Moscow troops from Ukraine.
Both are timing in line with the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and will fall on Monday when the General Assembly votes for a non-binding resolution.
The short US draft resolution acknowledges the “tragic loss of life in the entire Russian-Ukraine conflict” and “pleads for a quick end to the conflict and further encourages lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia.” .
Rubio said in a statement late Friday that the US believes “This is a moment that promises to end the war. This is an opportunity to build true momentum towards peace.” He said, “While challenges may arise, the goal of lasting peace remains attainable,” and that “the conflict is awful and the United Nations can end it, and peace is not achievable. I assert that it is possible.”
In contrast, resolutions from the European Union and Ukraine refer to “a full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation,” and require that all previous parliamentary resolutions be implemented “were adopted in response to the invasion of Ukraine.” It reminds me of sex.
The General Assembly has become the most important UN agency to deal with Ukraine as the Security Council, accused of maintaining international peace and security, is paralyzed by Russia’s veto.
The General Assembly does not have a veto, but unlike the Security Council’s actions, the resolution is not legally binding. Nevertheless, assembly solutions are closely monitored as barometers of global opinion.
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