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Talks between the US and Russia over the war in Ukraine are expected to begin on Tuesday, multiple sources told CNN.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy of Middle East Steve Witkov and national security adviser Mike Waltz are all travelling to Saudi Arabia for consultation.
A Saudi Arabian official told CNN they are doing more than just hosting and will be involved in the mediation role. The Saudi Arabian team is led by the national security adviser of the country.
Ukrainian officials said that Trump administration’s Russian Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg will be in Kiev this week, discussing the “dual-truck” negotiation set, but they will not attend the meeting. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump said Ukrainians would be part of the negotiations.
News of US Russia talks stated on Sunday that British Prime Minister Kiel Starmer was “pleasing to be prepared” to place British troops on Ukraine to implement peace agreements if necessary. It was brought when it came.
Written in the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Starmer said he did not underestimate the possibility, but he reasoned that it would also help ensure Ukraine’s safety would also strengthen the security of the UK and Europe.
He called on European countries to increase defence spending and “play a bigger role in NATO,” but said US support remains important to ensure peace. The prime minister also said he will meet with Trump and other G7 allies in the coming days to ensure a strong deal.
Starmer is one of the European leaders who will be taking part in the Ukraine emergency summit on Monday amid growing concerns that the Trump administration’s cooperation with Russia has isolated its driving forces to end the war.
Elise Palace said French President Emmanuel Macron would hold an “unofficial” meeting with the head of the German government and the president of the Council of Europe on Monday. President of the European Commission and Secretary-General of NATO. ”
Saturday’s priorities called the European conference a “one-in-a-generation” moment for national security, saying the UK would “work to keep the US and Europe together.” “We cannot allow the alliance to split up to distract us from the external enemies we face,” he said.
Trump has spoken openly about Saudi Arabians playing a key role in negotiations, and the country has been an important part of the US foreign policy under his president.
It was only a week ago that Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman helped promote Mark Vogel’s release in Russia.
Trump’s first foreign trip in 2017 was to Saudi Arabia.
Jeff Zeleny of CNN contributed to this report.
