The U.S. and Russian delegations will meet in Jeddah on March 23 for negotiations concerning the Ukraine war, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. Following a call between Presidents Trump and Putin, Russia agreed to a mutual 30-day suspension of strikes on energy infrastructure.
The U.S. and Russian delegations are scheduled to convene in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 23 to continue discussions regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Steve Witkoff, a U.S. presidential envoy, confirmed this meeting in a report to Fox News on Tuesday. Leading the U.S. delegation will be Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
On the same day, U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Following their discussion, both leaders announced an agreement from Russia for a temporary, mutual 30-day suspension of strikes on energy infrastructure, reflecting a potential step towards de-escalation of tensions.
The upcoming meeting in Saudi Arabia represents a critical opportunity for U.S. and Russian officials to negotiate over the Ukraine conflict. The leadership of Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is significant in these talks. Moreover, the agreement for a suspension of energy infrastructure strikes by Russia indicates a possible thaw in relations and a commitment to dialogue.
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