File photo of smoke rising in the sky in Kiev, Ukraine, February 27, 2022. /XinhuaEditor's note:...
Editor's note: Freddie Reidy, a special commentator for CGTN, is a freelance writer based in London, specializing in international politics. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN.
Although the first dialogue about Ukraine peace talks in Saudi Arabia between the United States and the Russian delegations "went well," it has sparked consternation in Ukraine and more widely across the European alliance at their exclusion. What therefore are the prospects for a lasting peace?
