Riyadh
Ahead of Donald Trump’s visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia prepared an unusual surprise – a mobile McDonald’s near the Royal Court. This was done to accompany the visit.
Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh, beginning his first major international visit. The city streets were decorated with the flags of the United States and Saudi Arabia.
London and Paris' military plans for Ukraine have met with reluctance from other European countries. Without US support, they doubt a lasting ceasefire.
Russian media reports that a new round of Russian-American consultations may take place in Riyadh in mid-April. Exact dates are not yet known.
According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the negotiation process with international partners continues. Bloomberg reported on a meeting of Ukrainian and American teams in Riyadh.
At the meeting in Riyadh, Ukraine and the US discussed a comprehensive ceasefire, especially regarding energy facilities and the Black Sea. Territorial concessions were not discussed.
The US, Ukraine and Russia have reached some agreements on a ceasefire in energy infrastructure and the Black Sea. Details are still unknown, and an assessment of the specifics of the agreements is complex.
Zelenskyy stated that the agreement with the US does not contain specific mechanisms in case of a ceasefire violation. Ukraine should appeal to the US in case of violations.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the success of the meeting in Riyadh, where issues of ceasefire, navigation security and prisoner exchange were discussed. He emphasized the role of the United States in guaranteeing the implementation of agreements.
The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Russia really seeks peace, or is only trying to mislead the United States and the world. Pressure remains the only way to combat Moscow's lies.
Moscow has shown a list of objects in the Russian Federation and Ukraine that are subject to a temporary moratorium on strikes, which will last 30 days from March 18, 2025.
Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council, Andriy Kovalenko, announced a new launch of Shaheds by Russia. This happened despite recent negotiations on safe navigation in the Black Sea.
The President of Ukraine expects a ceasefire on energy facilities and silence at sea after statements from the United States. It should be noted that the White House has already published statements about negotiations with Ukraine and Russia.
Zelenskyy stated that the US will facilitate the return of Ukrainian children, prisoners of war and civilians. The Russians raised the issue of ports and agricultural exports.
Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on measures for safe navigation, prisoner exchange, and a ban on strikes against energy facilities. The negotiations took place in Riyadh, mediated by Saudi Arabia.
Russian-American negotiations in Saudi Arabia did not lead to a joint statement. The russian federation stated that the reason for the absence of the statement was allegedly the position of Ukraine.
During the negotiations, the US and Russia discussed navigation in the Black Sea. Lavrov advocates for the restoration of the Black Sea Initiative in a form acceptable to all.
A Ukrainian-American meeting took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia after negotiations between the US and Russian delegations. All details of the meeting will be announced later.
Negotiations between Russia and the United States in Riyadh were technical, their results will not be published. Also, there are no plans for a trilateral meeting with the participation of Ukraine at this time.
A meeting between Ukrainian and American teams regarding a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow is underway in Riyadh. A positive statement is expected in the near future, but the signing of documents is not planned.
A meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations is planned in Saudi Arabia following Russian-American negotiations on a ceasefire. A positive statement is expected in the near future.
The parties have completed negotiations on a ceasefire in the Black Sea and expect a positive announcement in the near future. A draft joint statement has been sent to Moscow and Washington.
The Kremlin repeats narratives aimed at undermining support for Ukraine. Moscow seeks bilateral negotiations with the United States, and puts forward conditions that hinder a ceasefire.
Washington is working to stop the fire between Ukraine and Russia. The US says the parties have never been so close to a complete ceasefire.
A joint statement by Russia and the United States will be published tomorrow following the talks in Riyadh, which lasted more than 12 hours. No documents are planned to be signed.
Donald Trump said that in Saudi Arabia they are discussing issues of territories, demarcation lines and energy. Discussions are focused on a ceasefire and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
Negotiations between the Russian and US delegations are ongoing in Riyadh, and have already lasted more than 9 hours with breaks. No documents are planned to be signed following the consultations.
Peskov announced the existence of a common vision regarding the framework of a future peace agreement; also, the Russian delegation is negotiating with the USA in Riyadh.
Russian media reports on the resumption of negotiations between the Russian and U. S. delegations in Riyadh after a short pause. Details are not provided.