Russia and US set for high-stakes talks after Jeddah meeting
- Russia is prepared to discuss with the American side the outcomes of the US and Ukraine negotiations in Jeddah; contacts between Moscow and Washington could occur as early as 13th March - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Thursday. The American delegation has already arrived in the Russian capital.
Before 10 AM Greenwich Time, a plane landed in Moscow with Steven Wilkoff, special advisor to President Donald Trump on Middle East affairs, on board.
Meanwhile, Russian diplomatic spokeswoman Maria Zakharova addressed the matter, confirming that talks with the Americans will take place. - Russia is prepared to discuss with the American side the outcomes of the US and Ukraine negotiations in Jeddah; contacts between Moscow and Washington could occur as early as 13th March - she indicated.
- We will certainly inform you of their results, depending on the details we have - she added.
Earlier, Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's spokesman, commented on the matter but did not wish to "look ahead." - We need to receive this information first. We have also contacts scheduled with the Americans in the next few days, in the course of which we expect to receive full information - he emphasised.
US-Ukraine talks
Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that "a group of US representatives is heading to Moscow right now." - We hope to achieve a ceasefire - Trump said in the Oval Office, adding that "now everything depends on Russia."
In response to the words of the American president, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, - We do not rule out contacts with US representatives within the next few days - she emphasised.
The White House also reported on Wednesday that Mike Waltz, special security advisor, had a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart.
