The USA and Russia have started preparing for a meeting between Trump and Putin after negotiations in Riyadh.

Negotiations between the delegations of the USA and Russia

Negotiations between representatives of the United States of America and Russia took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia and lasted for more than four hours. During the meeting, issues concerning Ukraine and the conditions for a possible summit between Presidents Trump and Putin were discussed.

A serious conversation on all issues

Chief Advisor to the President of Russia on foreign policy Yuri Ushakov characterized the negotiations as 'a serious conversation on all issues' and stated that they 'went well'. 'We are ready for close interaction, but it is difficult to speak about a specific date for the leaders' meeting at this point,' Ushakov emphasized.

Contacts regarding Ukraine

According to The Associated Press, separate groups of Russian and American negotiators will begin contacts regarding Ukraine 'in due Time'. It is important to note that the final decision to start these contacts will be made personally by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin.

Delegations of the USA and Russia

Reuters reports on the achievement of specific agreements between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US representative Rubio. The parties agreed to create a consultation mechanism to resolve issues in bilateral relations.

Additionally, diplomats discussed potential economic opportunities that may arise after the situation in Ukraine is resolved.

Earlier, Peskov voiced Putin's demands to Zelensky.