With the US hailing the talks in Riyadh as 'the first step of a long and difficult journey,' questions arise about whether any resolution would truly end the war in Ukraine. Former UK ambassador to Moscow, Sir Laurie Bristow, delves into Russia’s objectives - from demands over NATO to asserting its global power - and what these negotiations mean for the future of the conflict.

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