US and Russia begin talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine ceasefire
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Discussions between US and Russian officials have commenced in Saudi Arabia, focusing on a potential 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Following recent talks between Donald Trump and leaders from both countries, a conditional agreement to halt energy infrastructure strikes is on the table. However, doubts linger concerning the execution and comprehensive scope of the ceasefire. As negotiations continue, Russian forces have resumed drone attacks, contradicting their conciliatory rhetoric, prompting Ukrainian officials to call for genuine peace actions rather than empty promises while addressing significant humanitarian impacts.
The ultimate goal is a 30-day ceasefire, during which time we discuss a permanent ceasefire. We're not far away from that, said the US special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Moscow speaks of peace while carrying out brutal strikes on densely populated residential areas in major Ukrainian cities, said Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha.
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