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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.

12 March 2025, 10:35 AM

UK urges Putin to take ceasefire deal: Ball is in Russia’s court

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed Ukraine’s backing for the U.S. 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposal as a “remarkable breakthrough,” Sky News reported on March 11.

12 March 2025, 08:16 AM

EU backs US-Ukraine peace push, urges Moscow to show good faith

The European Union welcomes the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following the talks in Saudi Arabia and stands ready to actively participate in further peace initiatives, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas said in her statement released on March 11.

12 March 2025, 08:06 AM

US, Russian officials likely to meet by March 12 to discuss ceasefire terms

U.S. officials will meet with a Russian delegation “later today and tomorrow” to discuss the terms of a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 11.

11 March 2025, 10:15 PM

Zelenskyy, Trump agree to sign minerals deal ‘as soon as possible’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed to sign the joint resource extraction agreement “as soon as possible,” according to a joint statement by the U.S. and Ukrainian delegations after their talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11.

11 March 2025, 09:14 PM

US promises to resume military aid to Ukraine as Kyiv agrees to 30-day ceasefire

The United States will "immediately" end its pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine, the President’s Office announced on March 11, following U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

11 March 2025, 08:29 PM

Ukraine-US talks continue for over 6 hours, extended after break; Sybiha notes ‘constructive atmosphere’

Ukrainian and American delegations began talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, with Andrii Yermak calling the meeting’s start “very constructive,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry reported.

11 March 2025, 06:46 PM

Netherlands urges Zelenskyy to reject deal that could lead to an interwar period

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to accept a deal that could lead to an interwar period, The Guardian reported on March 11.

11 March 2025, 05:56 PM

Tusk stresses importance of Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Ukrainians and Americans to "not miss this chance" amid talks between Ukraine and the U.S. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on March 11.

11 March 2025, 02:38 PM

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Saudi Crown Prince discuss conditions for ending war in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud to discuss potential steps and conditions for ending the war and ensuring a lasting peace, Ukrainian leader wrote on Telegram on March 11.

11 March 2025, 09:44 AM

Rubio says Ukraine’s partial ceasefire proposal is promising

Ukraine’s proposal for a partial ceasefire with Russia “has promise,” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on March 10, ahead of bilateral U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia.

11 March 2025, 12:32 AM

Ukraine ready to sign US ‘minerals deal’ in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine is ready to sign a deal with the United States on joint resource extraction during the upcoming bilateral talks in Saudi Arabia, AP reported on March 10, citing unnamed officials.

10 March 2025, 11:28 PM

US claims talks with Ukraine and Russia; Kremlin denies involvement

Senior officials from Donald Trump’s administration are set to meet separately with Russian and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia this week, CNN reported on March 10, citing a source familiar with the US delegation’s plans, while Russia’s Foreign Ministry and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov denied any such talks were scheduled, according to Russian media.

10 March 2025, 11:16 AM

Ukraine to send key officials to Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. delegation

Ukraine is gearing up to send a team of top officials to Saudi Arabia next week for crucial talks with a U.S. delegation, NV’s sister publication Ukrainska Pravda reported on March 8, citing sources.

8 March 2025, 05:43 PM

Ukraine and US plan talks in Saudi Arabia without Russian involvement

Ukrainian-American talks will be held in Saudi Arabia without Russian participation, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said on March 7.

7 March 2025, 06:38 PM

Ukrainian, US officials to meet in Riyadh next week

A Ukrainian delegation will travel to Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. officials on March 10, several sources told NV on March 6.

6 March 2025, 09:36 PM

Russia rejects claims of US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on February 25

No meeting is planned between Russian representatives and the U.S. delegation on Feb. 25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told TASS on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 04:15 PM

Mykhailo Podolyak explains how Ukraine should respond to Trump's rhetoric and style

Large-scale information pressure from the U.S. is part of President Donald Trump's style, and Ukraine must understand this, Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to Ukraine's president, said on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 02:34 PM

Kellogg calls Zelenskyy a 'courageous leader' after meeting

US Special Representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg discussed his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensyy's team in a post on X on Feb. 21.

21 February 2025, 04:42 PM

Zelenskyy pushed back Saudi Arabia visit to avoid legitimizing cordial US-Russia talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia to avoid legitimizing an unusually cordial meeting between U.S. and Russian delegations in Riyadh on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 12:29 AM

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