The US and Russia will appoint teams to negotiate ending Ukraine war, the US State Department has announced.

Following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia, the two nations agreed to work out "irritants" in the in the "bilateral relationship" in order to normalise diplomatic relations, State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said in a statement.

Both countries also appointed high-level teams to work on ending the Ukraine conflict "as soon as possible in a way that is enduring, sustainable, and acceptable to all sides".Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US. national security adviser Mike Waltz and US. envoy Steve Witkoff met for 4.5 hours with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia.

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The meeting follows a phone call between the US and Russian leaders last week.

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The two nations agreed to work out 'irritants' in the 'bilateral relationship'{ai:summary}The US and Russia have agreed to form teams aimed at negotiating an end to the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as announced by the US State Department. This decision follows high-level discussions held in Saudi Arabia, where both nations recognized the need to address "irritants" in their bilateral relationship to normalize diplomatic ties.State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that the appointed teams will work towards a resolution that is "enduring, sustainable, and acceptable to all sides." The talks involved key US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz, who met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for an extensive 4.5-hour discussion.

This initiative comes on the heels of a recent phone call between the leaders of the US and Russia, reflecting a potential shift towards more constructive dialogue regarding the Ukraine situation. The focus remains on finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict that has persisted for years.

Both nations seem committed to pursuing a diplomatic path, indicating a willingness to engage in negotiations that could lead to a more stable and cooperative relationship moving forward. #foreignaffairs

US and Russia agree to negotiate end to Ukraine war following 4.5 hour talks - 'We must take action'

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