Russian and U.S.
authorities began talks in Saudi Arabia on Monday over a partial ceasefire in the Ukraine war, a day after American and Ukrainian delegates held separate discussions.U.S.
President Donald Trump is promoting a speedy end to the war and hopes the talks in Riyadh could assist lay the groundwork for a peace breakthrough.Both sides of the dispute have actually advanced different proposals for short-lived ceasefires, but cross-border attacks have continued unabated.Originally planned as simultaneous meetings to allow for shuttle bus diplomacy where U.S.
negotiators would move between the delegations the discussions are now occurring sequentially.Russias state-run TASS news firm reported that U.S.-Russia talks had actually started at around 07:30 GMT.The Ukrainian delegation, led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, concluded its conference with U.S.
authorities late Sunday.The discussion was productive and focused we dealt with key points, including energy, Umerov composed on social media, including that Ukraine remains committed to attaining a just and lasting peace.Trump envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism that any preliminary contract could lead the way for a more comprehensive ceasefire.I believe youre visiting in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real development, particularly as it impacts a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both nations, Witkoff informed Fox News.And from that youll naturally gravitate to a full-on shooting ceasefire.