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We are working to establish a just and sustainable peace three years after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine."
In a post on Telegram, accompanied by photos of the meeting, Yermak said
However, the success of the talks will depend on concrete political commitments, whether the two sides can address frustrations over delays in military aid and intelligence sharing, or political shifts in Washington. A real diplomatic breakthrough depends on Russia’s willingness to negotiate the return of occupied territory, as well as Ukraine’s strategic goals for its broader relationship with Europe and NATO,
Dahuk saidThe meeting with the US team has begun very constructively,
said Andriy YermakWe affirm our readiness to engage in the second-phase negotiations in a way that meets the demands of our people, and we call for intensified efforts to aid the Gaza Strip and lift the blockade on our suffering people,
said Hamas spokesman Abdel-Latif Al Qanoua
Competent white men must be in charge if you want things to work. Unfortunately, our entire national ideology is predicated on coddling the feelings of women and minorities, and demoralizing competent white men.”
Last October, Mr. Beattie wrote online
Be quiet, small man,
he wrote in a post aimed at Mr. SikorskiAnd I’m either very, very happy about that, ... or I’m very concerned about it.”
the president said
The Ukrainians are already receiving all defensive intelligence information as we speak. I think all the notion of the pause in aid broadly is something I hope we can resolve. Obviously, I think what happens tomorrow will be key to that,
Rubio told reporters aboard a military plane before landing in Jeddah
I wouldn't prejudge tomorrow by whether or not we have a minerals deal. ... It's an important topic, but it's not the main topic on the agenda,
Rubio addedStrong positions on the front line and strong diplomacy must work together to achieve a just and lasting peace,
Zelenskyy wrote in a social media posting late MondayWe want to listen to see how far they're willing to go, and compare that to what the Russians want, and then see how far apart we truly are,
Rubio said
Participation in negotiations will quickly make apparent if both parties are serious about peace. It is in neither side's interests to delay serious participation,
the spokesperson said
The question the Ukrainians are asking, and the Russians are asking, is who's really making the decisions, and how influential is Rubio?"
Graham, a fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, told NewsweekThe minerals deal is on the table that's continuing to be worked on – it's not part of this conversation, per se,
he said, noting
The important point in this meeting is to establish clearly their intentions, their desire, as they've said publicly now, numerous times, to reach a point where peace is possible,
Rubio said,It's certainly a deal the president wants to see done, but it doesn't necessarily have to happen tomorrow,
Rubio addedBoth sides need to come to an understanding,
he saidWe want to see if the Ukrainians are interested not just in peace, but in a realistic peace,
said the other official
With meetings in Saudi Arabia this coming week, we look forward to hearing more positive movement that will hopefully and ultimately end this brutal war and bloodshed,
Hughes saidYou can't say 'I want peace,' and, 'I refuse to compromise on anything,
one of the U.S. officials said of the upcoming talks