Ukraine Declines Participation in Russia-U.S. Negotiations in Saudi Arabia
Ukraine will abstain from participating in the Russia-U.S. negotiations in Saudi Arabia. Adviser Mikhail Podolyak indicated that participation could be reconsidered based on the results of a recent phone conversation between Presidents Zelensky and Trump.
Ukraine has officially announced its decision not to partake in the upcoming negotiations scheduled between Russia and the United States in Saudi Arabia on March 23. According to Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser to the President of Ukraine, this dialogue is intended solely as a bilateral discussion between Moscow and Washington.
Podolyak further mentioned that the possibility of future negotiations involving Ukrainian representatives will be assessed after a thorough review of a recent phone conversation between President Volodymyr Zelensky and former President Donald Trump that occurred on March 19. He emphasized the need to comprehend the implications of the call with Trump, particularly how it reflects on the discussions between Trump and Putin.
The conversation between Zelensky and Trump reportedly lasted under an hour. Following the talks, Trump characterized their exchange as “very good,” while Zelensky described it as “positive” and “very informative.”
In summary, Ukraine will not participate in the imminent Russia-U.S. negotiations in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed by adviser Mikhail Podolyak. The evaluation of a recent call between President Zelensky and former President Trump may influence future Ukrainian involvement in similar discussions. Feedback from this call remains critical in understanding the dynamics of Ukraine’s position in relation to the ongoing geopolitical dialogue between the two nations.
Original Source: eadaily.com
