In a shocking twist, the US and Russia met for 4.5 hours in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the Ukraine warβwithout Ukraine! πΊπΈπ·πΊπ€―
What Happened?
πΉ This is the first direct US-Russia talk since the war started.
πΉ Russia refuses to allow Ukraine to join NATO.
πΉ US says peace talks will involve discussions on territory.
πΉ Ukraine is furious, saying no decisions should be made behind its back!
Key Players in the Talks
πΉ US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz β Says peace will involve land negotiations.
πΉ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio β Believes Russia is finally open to serious talks.
πΉ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov β Strongly rejects NATO troops in Ukraine.
πΉ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy β Cancels Saudi Arabia trip to avoid legitimizing the talks.
The Big Questions π€
β Is the US making secret deals with Russia?
β Will Ukraine lose more land in a peace deal?
β Is NATO giving up on Ukraineβs membership?
Many fear a Trump-Putin deal could weaken Ukraine and reward Russia for its invasion. Some European leaders are also worried this could threaten their security.
The talks are just beginning, but one thing is clearβthis could change the future of the war! π¨π₯