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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh.
DIPLOMACY

US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a resolution for the Ukraine conflict

U.S. and Russian officials convened in Riyadh on Tuesday for their most significant discussions to date regarding the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine. The agenda was anticipated to include strategies for concluding the three-year war and improving American-Russian relations. These discussions may set the stage for a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Ukraine, which is not participating … Continue reading US and Russian officials meet in Saudi Arabia to negotiate a resolution for the Ukraine conflict

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The head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund Kirill Dmitriev speaks to media ahead of his meeting with U.S. delegation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
DIPLOMACY

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund leader calls Trump a solution-oriented individual ahead of high-level talks

The head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund stated on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is a problem solver, just ahead of U.S.-Russian discussions in Saudi Arabia. These talks are anticipated to be pivotal in addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine between the two nations, which were once Cold War adversaries. This dialogue may set the stage for a summit between Trump and Russian President … Continue reading Russia’s sovereign wealth fund leader calls Trump a solution-oriented individual ahead of high-level talks

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he arrives for a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France.
DEFENCE

Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

European leaders convened in Paris for urgent discussions on Monday, advocating for increased investment to enhance the continent’s defence capabilities. However, they remained divided on the proposal to send peacekeepers to Ukraine to support any potential peace agreement. The leaders concurred that it would be perilous to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine without simultaneously securing a peace deal. They expressed readiness to offer security guarantees … Continue reading Europe emphasizes increased defence spending amid divisions over a Ukraine peacekeeping proposal

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DIPLOMACY

Saudi Crown Prince and Russia’s wealth fund head helped secure the release of a U.S. prisoner, sources say

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Kirill Dmitriev, the head of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, were engaged in discussions regarding the release of U.S. teacher Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, according to a source familiar with the negotiations between Russia and the United States who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity. The Kremlin was unavailable for immediate comment, and the Saudi … Continue reading Saudi Crown Prince and Russia’s wealth fund head helped secure the release of a U.S. prisoner, sources say

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