Ukraine and USA to discuss ceasefire in Saudi Arabia talks
On Monday, 24th March, in Saudi Arabia, crucial discussions between Ukraine and the USA will occur regarding a ceasefire in the conflict with Russia.
What do 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 separate from the planned US-Russia talks, which will also be held 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 on next Monday delegations from Kyiv and Washington will meet in Saudi Arabia to formulate a strategy that could lead to the cessation of hostilities.
Importantly, the Monday talks between Ukraine and the USA will occur independently of the US-Russia talks, also planned for Monday in Saudi Arabia.
Besides providing key information about the forthcoming meeting, Zelensky reiterated his call to maintain sanctions on Russia until the hostile forces begin withdrawing from Ukrainian territory.