U.S. and Russia make diplomatic strides in Riyadh talks
The American side has begun to understand our position better. The agreements we have reached include ensuring the swift appointment of Russian and U.S. ambassadors and addressing the issues created over the years by Joe Biden's administration, declared Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after a meeting in Riyadh.
"The discussion was very beneficial. We not only listened but also heard each other out, and I have reason to believe that the American side has begun to understand our position better. We outlined our stance once again, using specific examples based on Putin's multiple statements," declared Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after the U.S.-Russian talks in Riyadh.
Lavrov stated that both sides agreed to remove barriers regarding diplomatic missions and to appoint U.S. ambassadors to Russia and vice versa as soon as possible. He also spoke about economic cooperation with the United States.
"The problems that Joe Biden's administration has created over many years for our diplomatic missions should be eliminated as quickly as possible," said Lavrov in Riyadh.
"Today, we explained to our colleagues what Putin has repeatedly emphasized: NATO's expansion, the absorption of Ukraine by the North Atlantic Alliance, poses a direct threat to the interests of the Russian Federation— a direct threat to our sovereignty," Lavrov reiterated before journalists.
Earlier, at a press conference after talks regarding Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that to end any conflict, concessions must be made by all sides. He pointed to the European Union, which has also imposed sanctions on Russia.
Meanwhile, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev—another member of the Russian delegation in Riyadh alongside Lavrov—told Reuters after talks with U.S. representatives that it is too early to talk about compromises.
