Russia-US talks in Saudi stall over Ukraine objections
Russia and the United States did not issue a joint statement after Monday's talks in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing Russian lawmaker Vladimir Chizhov.
During the discussions in Riyadh, Russia and the United States could not agree on a joint statement. This information was conveyed by Reuters, citing Russian lawmaker Vladimir Chizhov.
Talks on ceasefire
Representatives of both countries spent the entire day discussing the ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea. Vladimir Chizhov, in an interview with Rossiya-24 TV, suggested that the absence of a joint statement was due to Ukraine's resistance.
The fact that they sat for 12 hours and apparently agreed on a joint statement, which was not adopted though because of Ukraine’s position, is very typical and symptomatic, he stated.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that the details of the talks will not be disclosed. "These were technical talks that delved very deeply into the specifics. Therefore, of course, the content of these negotiations will certainly not be made public," he noted.
Russia's demands
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the Kremlin expects the USA to persuade Ukraine to enter into a maritime trade agreement in the Black Sea. Russia also demands the lifting of restrictions on Russian grain and fertilizer trade. Although exports of these goods are not subject to Western sanctions, there are obstacles related to payments, logistics, and insurance, as noted by Reuters.
The purpose of the talks in Riyadh was to help resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
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