After holding talks with Ukraine on Sunday, US delegations met Russian officials in Saudi Arabia today to discuss a partial ceasefire in the war.
The meeting between the Ukrainian team, led by defence minister Rustem Umerov, and the Americans finished up late Sunday night. "The discussion was productive and focused -- we addressed key points including energy," Umerov said on social media, adding Ukraine was working to make its goal of a "just and lasting peace" a reality.
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US President Donald Trump is pushing for a rapid end to the three-year war and hopes talks in Riyadh could pave the way for a breakthrough, news agency AFP reported.
Both Russia and Ukraine have proposed different plans for temporary ceasefires, but cross-border attacks have meanwhile continued unabated.
This is a developing story. It will be updated.
Published By:
Sahil Sinha
Published On:
Mar 24, 2025