Kyiv is refusing to cede the territories Russia demands, including those in the Donetsk region that Ukraine still controls.
Twenty seven Kenyans fighting in Russia had been repatriated to the East African country so far. It is unclear the number of Kenyan fighters that have been killed.
Washington has also stepped up warnings to Tehran in an effort to pressure Iran into agreeing to a nuclear deal.
Russia accused the U.S. of attempting to strangle Cuba’s economy through sanctions and other restrictive measures.
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also took part in the talks on ending the war in Ukraine.
Mr Wadephul said the expelled staff member was part of the military attaché staff at the embassy in Moscow.
Mr Bidnyi warned against politicising the war in Ukraine.
Mr Jiang said that the two sides would continue to inject positive energy into global security and stability.
Mr Ischinger argued that the energy spent on the row should be used to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Mr Trump will be in Europe for the World Economic Forum in Davos, on Wednesday.
