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US and Russia hold talks in Saudi Arabia on a Black Sea ceasefire and broader Ukraine peace efforts as scepticism remains over Putin’s willingness to compromise.
Saudi Arabia is continuing to position itself as a key player in the talks. This is a new and important role for Riyadh to play. It could also lead to more Saudi engagement regarding plans for Gaza.
Ukrainian and US delegations discuss energy security as Trump pushes for a ceasefire, with talks in Saudi Arabia aiming to end the Ukraine-Russia war.
In a key phone call, Zelensky and Trump discuss a partial ceasefire and the future of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure amid peace negotiations.
Putin reportedly wants Donald Trump to recognize Crimea, Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson as part of Russia.
Trump and Putin hold high-stakes talks as the US pushes Russia to accept a Ukraine ceasefire and move toward a lasting peace deal.
Military analysts say Russia is close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from their months-old foothold in the western Russian region.
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Ukraine, Russia, and the US express cautious optimism for a ceasefire.