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Russia and the U.S. agreed to work towards ending the Ukraine war and improving diplomatic and economic ties.
Three Key Goals include restoring embassy staffing, creating a team for Ukraine peace talks, and exploring closer relations.
Ukraine was not represented in the talks, and President Zelenskyy stated Ukraine would not accept any outcome without participation.
European countries expressed concerns about being excluded from the discussions.
The meeting could pave the way for a summit between U.S. President Trump and Russian President Putin, though no date is set.
Ending the conflict will require concessions from all sides, with Europe needing to be involved due to its sanctions on Russia.
Russia emphasized that a lasting peace requires addressing broader security issues in Europe.
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