US and Russia Set to Release Joint Statement on Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
The U.S. and Russia plan to issue a joint statement following 12-hour peace talks in Saudi Arabia regarding Ukraine. The discussions included potential ceasefire agreements and resilience amidst ongoing attacks. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Russia to face pressure to ensure peace.
The U.S. and Russia are set to release a joint statement detailing the results of recent discussions on Ukraine peace talks, held on Monday in Saudi Arabia. According to Russian media, these closed-door talks lasted 12 hours, with sources indicating that the statement will be published on Tuesday.
Grigory Karasin, chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, stated that the talks were “detailed and complex but quite useful for us and for the Americans.” The discussions covered various issues, including a potential ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea as mentioned by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
President Donald Trump originated the ceasefire proposal, which was accepted by President Vladimir Putin. Additionally, talks likely included a pause in long-range attacks on energy infrastructure, although recent cross-border strikes have persisted despite a prior agreement between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
After the U.S.-Russia discussions, American representatives engaged in follow-up talks with their Ukrainian counterparts. In response to ongoing attacks from Russia, President Zelenskyy asserted on social media that “the war was brought from Russia and it is to Russia that the war must be pushed back. They must be the ones forced into peace. They are the ones who must be pressured to ensure security.”
A joint statement from the U.S. and Russia regarding Ukraine peace talks is anticipated following recent discussions in Saudi Arabia. Key points include potential ceasefire agreements and discussions regarding long-range attacks. Ongoing tensions continue, particularly as cross-border strikes have not ceased. The outcomes of these discussions could influence the next steps towards de-escalating the conflict and ensuring security in the region.
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