Putin dispatches veteran diplomat Ryabkov to US-Ukraine talks, signaling seriousness

Russia's delegation to upcoming negotiations with the US and Ukraine will include high-ranking military and diplomatic officials, notably Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, an experienced arms-control negotiator. The inclusion of Ryabkov suggests Moscow is treating the talks as substantive, though the agenda and prospects remain unclear. This marks a potential shift toward diplomatic engagement after months of stalemate.

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