Berlin called the agreement between the Russian Federation and the United States the first step towards peace in Europe

Member of the Berlin Senate Gunnar Lindemann, in an interview with Izvestia, commented on the results of the Russian-American consultations on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict in Riyadh. According to the expert, the agreement reached between Russia and the United States was a big step forward.

"It's a big step in the right direction. This is the first step towards restoring peace in Europe. And I believe that both sides have made an equal and positive contribution to this. It is important that Russia is integrated again. It is important that the conflict in Ukraine ends. And the current 30—day agreement is the first step towards that. I hope that negotiations will continue so that a lasting peace can be established," he said.

Lindemann also pointed out the importance of the European Union (EU) and other European countries supporting this step.

"And here it needs to be clearly stated, especially to Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the European Commission, that now is the time for the EU to support and share this agreement between the United States and Russia. Because further arms supplies and increased armaments to Ukraine now would be counterproductive. Therefore, it would be wise for the EU to participate in the negotiations and fully support this agreement," he stressed.

The member of the Berlin Senate also noted that this agreement will benefit both the European Union itself and other European countries. In his opinion, the United States and Russia have set an example by finding a diplomatic solution in Riyadh.

"Although it is still in a small format, it is still a diplomatic solution. And if a small solution is found, then I think a big one will be found in the foreseeable future," the expert concluded.

For the parties' reasons: the Russian Federation and the United States have made progress in the "Black Sea Initiative"

It became known what Moscow and Washington agreed on during 12-hour consultations in Riyadh.

US President Donald Trump said on March 25 that the parties had made great progress at the talks in Riyadh. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia and the United States will continue contacts after the talks in Riyadh.