Negotiations on a Ukraine ceasefire enter third day in Saudi Arabia with renewed US-Ukraine talks

Saudi Arabia could be the only winner of Russia-US peace talks

As the US and Russia meet in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine, the talks potentially mark the end of a battle over who would get to serve as the mediator to help bring the war to an end. The diplomatic tussle to be the Ukraine war’s peace broker has been fractious. So how did Saudi Arabia come out on top? It comes down to the Kingdom’s cordial relations with both Vladimir Putin’s Russia and Donald Trump’s White House …

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Peace Negotiations Between the US, Russia and Ukraine Enter Most Critical Phase – Russia and US Release Full Official Statements Following Monday's Talks

As pivotal peace negotiations unfold between the US, Russia, and Ukraine, official statements reveal critical commitments aimed at halting conflict and fostering stability in the region.

The card. The White House issues the two statements on the meetings held with Kiev and Moscow in Saudi Arabia

On US visit, Estonia warns of Putin 'upper hand' through talks

Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Warsaw looks forward and concerned to the conclusion of talks in Saudi Arabia between representatives of Russia, the United States and Ukraine.