A Ukrainian presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak, claims that the United States has weakened its position and relinquished the diplomatic lead to Russia ahead of possible peace talks on Ukraine.
Podolyak questioned the U.S.-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, which were held without Ukraine and its European allies, stating that it is unclear why dominance was handed over to a country that is an aggressor and a violator of international law.