High-stakes diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia to address the Ukraine crisis began Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, with Riyadh playing mediator in a geopolitical drama that’s keeping the world on edge. 🌍💥 Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads the American delegation, while Russia sends a heavyweight team of political, intelligence, and economic figures (names still under wraps).
Here’s the twist: Ukraine and Europe aren’t at the table—for now. U.S. officials hint that progress could bring Kyiv and EU reps into later rounds. Meanwhile, a parallel \"dual-track\" dialogue starts in Kyiv this week, per former Trump envoy Keith Kellogg. 🔄
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fresh from economic talks in the UAE, plans a Saudi visit soon to sign regional deals. But he’s made it clear: \"I won’t meet Russians or Americans there\". His balancing act—diplomatic distancing amid active crisis talks—has analysts buzzing. 🤔💼
With Saudi Arabia flexing its mediation muscles and global powers testing new negotiation playbooks, one question lingers: Can this rare U.S.-Russia dialogue cool tensions… or is it just the opening act? ✨
