US and Russia agree to ‘lay the groundwork’ for ending Ukraine war
First high-level talks on the conflict since Vladimir Putin’s invasion mark extraordinary turnaround
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US and Russia agree to try to end war without Ukraine at the table
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US and Russia agree to explore mutual opportunities of end to Ukraine war
Riyadh talks involving US secretary of state and Russian counterpart mark tectonic shift in relations. US and Russian officials agreed to explore the “economic and investment opportunities” that ...The Guardian - 1d -
EU agrees new Russia sanctions in the face of US push to end Ukraine war
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U.S., Russia agree to "begin working on a path" to end Ukraine war
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.CBS News - 2d -
US and Russia hold talks to end war in Ukraine
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Rubio lays out next steps toward talks with Russia and Ukraine over ending the war
Secretary of State Marco Rubio laid out the next steps in kickstarting talks with Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the war, following President Trump's phone calls with leaders of both countries ...CBS News - 4d -
US-Russia talks to end war in Ukraine begin Tuesday in Saudi Arabia
Top officials from the United States and Russian will hold talks in Saudi Arabia toward ending the war in Ukraine on Tuesday, as the Trump administration seeks to negotiate an end to the nearly ...The Hill - 3d -
FirstFT: US and Russia hold talks to end Ukraine war
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US, Russia meet to talk end of Ukraine war — without Zelenskyy
Senior officials from the United States and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia for the most extensive talks between the two nations since the invasion began nearly three years ago. Ukraine’s president ...NBC News - 2d
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