February 18, 2025
U.S. Foreign Policy Experts Analyze the Opening Talks to End Russia’s War in Ukraine
In Saudi Arabia, U.S. officials met with Russian counterparts to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Missing from these talks were Ukrainian and European representatives. Geoff Bennett analyzed the notable absences with Andrea Kendall-Taylor, a former senior intelligence officer focused on Russia and Eurasia, and Paul Saunders, executive director of the Center for the National Interest.
Watch the full interview on PBS News Hour.
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