USA and Ukraine set for crucial ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia
On Monday, March 24, in Saudi Arabia, key talks between Ukraine and the USA will focus on negotiating a ceasefire in the conflict with Russia.
What you need to know
- Delegations from Ukraine and the USA will meet on Monday in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire in the war with Russia.
- This meeting will be independent of the planned US-Russia talks, which will also take place in Saudi Arabia.
- The information about the talks was conveyed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to Norway.
On Thursday, during a joint press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that next Monday delegations from Kyiv and Washington will meet in Saudi Arabia to develop a strategy that could lead to the cessation of hostilities.
Importantly, the Monday talks between Ukraine and the USA will take place independently of the US-Russia talks, also planned for Monday in Saudi Arabia.
In addition to sharing details about the upcoming meeting, Zelensky reiterated his call to maintain sanctions on Russia until hostile forces begin withdrawing from Ukrainian territory.
