US, Russia Hold Talks on Syria, IS, Ukraine

common ground – expression something that people agree about even if they disagree about other things

acknowledge – v. to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or existence of (something)

specific – adj. relating to a particular person, situation, etc.

broker – v. to help people, countries, etc., make a deal or to reach an agreement

agenda – n. a list of things to be considered or done

schedule – v. to plan (something) at a certain time

sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. (usually plural)

annex – v. to add (an area or region) to a country, state, etc.; to take control of (a territory or place)

in exchange for – expression in return for something