US & Russia Meet in Saudi Arabia: “Peace Talk?” (With a Dash of Humor)
What happened? Two world leaders’ puppeteers – a Russian advisor named Yuri Ushakov and a U.S. State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce – had a quick chin‑wag in Riyadh, driving a conversation that might someday tip the scales on the Ukraine war. The headline? “Not Bad” – but the future is still a bit of a pickle.
The Russian Spin
- Ushakov stuck the word “not bad” to the table, but paused, “hard to say if both sides’ interests will dovetail.”
- He bragged about a “very serious discussion of all the issues we wanted to touch upon.”
- He added, “We have agreed to take account of each other’s interests and develop bilateral relations… Moscow and Washington 모두 interest in this.”
The American Counterpart
- Bruce sang the praises of the Saudi sit‑down, calling it “an important step forward.”
- Nonetheless, she didn’t let the optimism run wild: “One phone call followed by one meeting isn’t enough to establish enduring peace.”
Why It Matters
While the chat felt like a polite coffee break, the stakes are high. A tweak in policy between the U.S. and Russia could trickle into a larger peace bargain for Ukraine. Both powers claim they’re “interested” – whether that’s genuine or “people in high seats” seasoning is unclear.
In One Word
No guarantees. It’s a promising start, but if both sides want to drive real action, they’ll need more than a quick exchange of pleasantries.
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US envoy Mike Waltz told reporters that President Donald Trump is keen on a snap deal in Ukraine. “A war that keeps dragging on through Europe is not just unacceptable—it’s a disaster for America,” Waltz rattled off.
Rubio’s High‑Octane Diplomacy Pitch
Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a delegation that demanded “vibrant, functional diplomatic missions” in order to keep the peace talks humming. “The world is on a knife’s edge here,” Rubio said. “If we dial it back, we’re all letting people suffer.”
“No One Gets Left Out”
Rubio added that no country should be sidelined in Europe’s big chessboard. “We want great things for the U.S., Europe, Ukraine—only if the war cools down,” he rocked that stance. “The conflict has to fade away, or anyone involved—knees, toes, or hearts—won’t be okay with it.”
A Long Road Ahead
With a sigh, Rubio highlighted that the current meeting was just the start of a long, tough journey. “It’s a tiny first step, but it matters,” he endorsed.
Russian Perspective
Reuter’s source Peter Dmitriev, standing for Russia, drew a line in the sand: “We’re now dealing with a new logic—talking, agreeing, and if we disagree, we learn why.” The message is clear: Geopolitics is as complicated as it gets.
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