Russia rejects American influence on ceasefire negotiations
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova asserted on March 11 that Moscow will independently determine its stance following U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.
Her remarks, echoed by Russian state media, emphasized that Russia’s policies are formed domestically rather than through external negotiations.
"Russia’s position is not shaped abroad through agreements or external efforts. It is determined within Russia,"Zakharova said.
She added that any major developments regarding Russia’s stance would come from Moscow, not Jeddah.
Russia rejects U.S. influence on ceasefire negotiations
Earlier on March 12, Konstantin Kosachev, deputy chairman of Russia’s Federation Council, stated that any ceasefire agreement in Ukraine must be reached on Russian terms, not American ones.
Key takeaways from U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia
On March 11, representatives from Ukraine and the United States met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Participants:
- Ukraine: Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
- U.S.: Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
Ceasefire proposal
The U.S. proposed a 30-day ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is open to a temporary truce, provided Russia agrees. The U.S. intends to relay this proposal to Moscow through multiple channels.
Security and intelligence cooperation
Following the talks, Washington agreed to immediately resume intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, signaling renewed U.S. commitment to supporting Kyiv.
Strategic minerals agreement
Ukraine and the U.S. also agreed to accelerate negotiations on a comprehensive deal for the development of Ukraine’s mineral resources, an issue of growing geopolitical importance.
President Donald Trump later stated that U.S. officials would meet with a Russian delegation in the coming days to discuss further steps.
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