Russia: Contact with US possible in coming days.
According to Al Jazeera, today’s talks between the American and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh ended with a joint statement from the two countries indicating that Kiev agreed to a temporary 30-day ceasefire on the front lines. Now Moscow has reacted to these talks.
Accordingly, in a statement published by the state-run RIA Novosti news agency, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that contact with the United States is possible in the coming days in response to the Riyadh talks.
This statement is the first official reaction from Russia after the announcement of a 30-day ceasefire agreement between the United States and Ukraine. Moscow’s statement was neutral and unclear what its official position is on the temporary ceasefire.
In a final statement today, Washington and Kyiv emphasized that it is now Russia’s turn to join and ratify the agreement. The agreement, which was reached in Saudi Arabia between American and Ukrainian officials, could be an important step towards reducing tensions in the region.
The statement comes as US media reported that Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to travel to Moscow later this week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a trip that could play a key role in advancing the talks and reaching a final agreement.