Breaking News: US and Russia to Delve into Potential Ceasefire in Ukraine on Monday
Russia and the United States to deliberate over potential truce on Monday.
Gear up for some high-stakes diplomacy! On Monday, the United States will engage in dialogue with Russia, alongside Ukrainian counterparts, in Saudi Arabia. This meeting is set to unravel amid ongoing attempts to establish a truce in Ukraine.
During a public appearance in Oslo, Norway on Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy disclosed that the forthcoming encounter between Ukrainian and American officials will take place on Monday. "Our technical teams will be there," Zelenskyy confirmed, adding that the meeting will transpire in Saudi Arabia.
Simultaneously, talks between Russian and American delegates will also take place in Riyadh on Monday, March 24. Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to the Russian president, revealed in statements published by the Kremlin, the impending consultations. US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Ushakov have reportedly agreed to convene "expert groups" at the talks.
The Russian delegation will be graced by Grigory Karasin, the chairman of the foreign affairs committee of the Russian Senate, and Sergei Beseda, a senior representative of the Russian domestic intelligence service FSB. At initial glance, it seemed uncertain if a trilateral meeting involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US would occur in Saudi Arabia.
The ongoing talks are an endeavor to explore viable paths towards a ceasefire in the protracted Ukraine-Russia conflict. Stick around for further updates on this dynamic situation!
[1] ntv.de[2] AFP[3] Additional insights suggest that the talks between US and Ukrainian officials on March 23 were described as "productive and focused" by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, with discussions focusing on energy-related matters. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the objective of securing "a just and lasting peace" for Ukraine and Europe and called for all parties to tighten the pressure on Russia to achieve a genuine ceasefire. The Ukrainian delegation included State Secretary Oleksandr Karasevych and Deputy Energy Minister Mykola Kolisnyk, among others (Source: enrichment data)
[4] Additional insights suggest that the talks between US and Russian negotiators on March 24 are expected to cover a pause in strikes targeting energy infrastructure, following support for the measure from both Putin and Zelenskyy. Proposals related to the safety of commercial shipping in the Black Sea are also on the agenda. However, the Kremlin holds the view that the negotiations are arduous and at an early stage, with Russian officials accusing Ukraine of thwarting ceasefire efforts. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, representing the US, remains optimistic about the talks and potential for progress, echoing Trump's approach of "peace through strength" (Source: enrichment data)
- The Commission, the Council, and the European Parliament, alongside the Ukrainian President, will be closely monitoring the consultations between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, scheduled for Monday.
- Amidst the ongoing attempts to establish a ceasefire in Ukraine, Ushakov, an advisor to the Russian president, has confirmed that Russian delegates will participate in talks with US representatives in Riyadh on the same day.
- On Monday, both the Commission and the Council will be keenly interested in the outcomes of the US-Russia consultations in Saudi Arabia, as they pertain to efforts to broker a ceasefire and achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine.
