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While the official narrative highlighted constructive talks, the underlying message was clear: the US has set a firm deadline for Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine by Friday. Failure to do so could trigger a new wave of sanctions, intensifying economic and diplomatic pressure on Moscow.
The Ukrainian Crisis and Strained Partnerships
The core issues discussed spanned the ongoing Ukrainian conflict and the potential development of broader strategic ties. Though the possibility of collaboration between Russia and the US was on the table, such prospects appeared increasingly distant amid Russia’s continued military advances into Ukrainian territory.