During a high-level meeting in Saudi Arabia, Ukrainian and American officials aim to negotiate terms to halt the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine suggests an immediate cessation of air and sea strikes, contingent on security guarantees, while the U.S. seeks a comprehensive cease-fire. Meanwhile, Russia demands its own concessions. Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the need for both Ukraine and Russia to make difficult concessions to potentially reach a peace agreement, noting that this meeting is crucial for assessing the seriousness of Ukraine's commitment to negotiations.
If the Ukrainian proposal to halt the air and sea strikes is agreed to, it would bring about the first negotiated reduction in the fighting in three years of war. However, the Trump administration has made clear it is looking for more.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "The most important thing that we have to leave here with is a strong sense that Ukraine is prepared to do difficult things, like the Russians are going to have to do difficult things, to end this conflict or at last pause it in some way shape or form."
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