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‘No Western Aid &…’ What’s The ‘Istanbul Protocol’ Trump Is Using As Basis For Ukraine Peace Deal?
US and Russian officials are set to meet in Riyadh on 25 February for a “follow-up” discussion on ending the Ukraine war, though there is no official confirmation.US President Donald Trump said the war “could end within weeks” if the right decisions are made. He reaffirmed his push for Europe to bear more of Ukraine’s financial burden and signalled readiness for diplomacy with Russia.Trump revealed he is in “serious discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war and major economic deals. Putin confirmed US and Russian companies are “in touch” over potential projects, including rare earth minerals.Trump is expected to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky soon to finalise a minerals agreement. Meanwhile, the US backed a UN resolution on Ukraine that avoided blaming Russia, with Moscow calling it a “starting point” for peace talks. n18oc_world n18oc_crux
