diplomatic exclusion
Why is Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy upset about the peace talks in Saudi Arabia?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is furious about being excluded from peace talks between U.S. and Russian officials held in Saudi Arabia concerning the war in Ukraine. These negotiations are taking place without any Ukrainian representatives present, despite directly addressing Ukraine's future. In response to this exclusion, Zelenskyy has canceled his scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia and instead voiced his criticism from Turkey. Russian diplomatic representatives confirmed that negotiations are indeed occurring between Russia and the United States about Ukraine but without Ukraine's participation, further highlighting the controversial nature of these talks.
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WION
03:01 - 03:26
How does Dr. Markov characterize the representation of citizens' desires by leaders in Russia and Ukraine regarding the war?
According to Dr. Markov, there is a stark contrast in how leaders represent their citizens. He claims Russian President Putin genuinely represents the position of most Russian citizens, suggesting Russians want peace. Conversely, he asserts that Ukrainian President Zelensky does not represent Ukrainians' desires, stating that Ukrainians want peace 'as much as possible' while Zelensky 'wants only war.' Dr. Markov further argues this represents a broader disconnect where European leaders support the war despite what their citizens may want. His perspective frames Russia as a 'democratic country in the big sense' where leadership aligns with citizens' wishes, while portraying Ukraine's leadership as acting against its people's desire for peace.
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WION
08:00 - 08:32
What are the challenges to achieving peace talks between Russia and the United States regarding Ukraine?
According to Dr. Sergei Markov, a key challenge is the exclusion of important parties like Ukrainian President Zelensky from negotiations, which undermines the entire peace process. He suggests that true diplomacy requires inclusivity rather than sidelining key stakeholders. Dr. Markov also highlights a disconnect between European leadership and public opinion, claiming that while Russian and American leaders represent their citizens' views, European leaders are out of touch with their populations' desire for peace. This misalignment creates additional obstacles to meaningful diplomatic progress in resolving the Ukraine conflict.
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WION
04:49 - 05:01
What is President Zelensky's stance on US-Russian negotiations about Ukraine?
President Zelensky has expressed strong opposition to yielding to Russia's ultimatums, stating firmly that he never intended to and does not intend to do so in the future. He has voiced significant anger that diplomatic talks concerning Ukraine's future are proceeding between the US and Russia without Ukrainian representation. Zelensky has repeatedly emphasized Ukraine's discontent with being excluded from negotiations that directly impact its sovereignty and territorial integrity. His position reflects Ukraine's insistence on maintaining agency in any peace process, rejecting any solutions imposed by external powers without Ukrainian participation.
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ABC News
02:19 - 02:33
How did President Zelensky react to being excluded from the U.S.-Russia talks about Ukraine?
President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted strongly to his exclusion from the high-level talks between the U.S. and Russia concerning Ukraine. He canceled his planned trip to Saudi Arabia, postponing it until March 10th - a significant diplomatic statement. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine wants a fair end to the war with 'nothing that anyone decides behind our backs.' He expressed disappointment about not being invited to the meeting between Russian and American officials, clearly conveying his frustration about being sidelined in discussions directly affecting Ukraine's future.
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CNN
00:37 - 01:40
Why was Ukraine not represented at the meeting between U.S. and Russia in Saudi Arabia?
The transcript indicates that Ukrainian officials were notably absent from the high-level meeting between the United States and Russia held in Saudi Arabia. Despite the meeting's focus on ending the war in Ukraine, there were no representatives from Kyiv present at these diplomatic talks. This absence raises significant concerns about the legitimacy and effectiveness of negotiations conducted without Ukrainian participation. The lack of Ukrainian representation is particularly notable given that the primary agenda item was finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict directly affecting their nation.
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CBS News
00:00 - 00:22