What is Russia's stance on NATO troops in Ukraine and what agreements were reached in the Riyadh talks?

Russia has firmly opposed any NATO member sending troops to Ukraine as part of a ceasefire arrangement, as stated during talks with the United States in Riyadh. While the UK supports sending troops to Ukraine and France has expressed opposition to this move, Germany and other European nations remain undecided. The negotiations resulted in important agreements between Russia and the United States. According to Foreign Minister Lavrov, both countries agreed to establish a formal process for settling the Ukraine conflict and to remove barriers for diplomatic missions. These talks represent a significant step in addressing the ongoing crisis and potentially improving diplomatic relations.