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U.S., Russia delegations enter negotiations in Riyadh

High-level delegations from Russia and the U.S. have entered into negotiations in Riyadh.

• February 18, 2025
Rubio and Lavrov
Rubio and Lavrov

High-level delegations from Russia and the U.S. have entered into negotiations in Riyadh, according to a report on Tuesday.

The delegation members were seated at a large rectangular table, with the Russian side sitting on the right and the U.S. side on the left.

Russia was represented by foreign minister Sergey Lavrov and presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

The U.S. delegation included three negotiators: National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy for the Middle East Stephen Witkoff.

The meeting began without preliminary remarks in the presence of reporters. 

(RIA/NAN) 

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