Diplomatic Silence: No U.S.-Russia Talks Scheduled

Despite earlier reports, no talks are planned this week between Russia and the United States. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova clarified that no such meeting was scheduled, countering reports that U.S. officials would engage with Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia during Ukraine discussions.

No diplomatic meetings between Russia and the United States are scheduled for this week, as confirmed by Russian state news agency TASS.

The clarification came after CNN reported that U.S. officials might meet with Russian counterparts during Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia.

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that no such discussions are on the agenda.

(With inputs from agencies.)