Max and Maria on the Start of U.S.-Russian Negotiations Over the War in Ukraine

Max and Maria on the Start of U.S.-Russian Negotiations Over the War in Ukraine

Author: CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies February 21, 2025 Duration: 28:29
On today's episode, Max and Maria give their initial takes on the news that U.S. and Russian negotiators met in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 18 to begin efforts to reach a diplomatic resolution to the war in Ukraine, notably without representatives from Ukraine or European nations present. This episode was recorded on February 18, as this story was still developing.

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