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Ukraine and U.S. Engage in Ceasefire Discussions in Jeddah

Ukraine and U.S. Engage in Ceasefire Discussions in Jeddah

Delegations from Kyiv and Washington convene to negotiate a roadmap for ending the ongoing conflict with Russia.
In a significant diplomatic move, delegations from Ukraine and the United States are meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the potential for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

This meeting comes at a time of heightened tension following the largest drone attack executed by Ukrainian forces, which resulted in casualties in Moscow.

The Ukrainian proposal on the table includes a one-month truce in air and naval operations, aiming to assess Russia's commitment to peace negotiations and to repair strained relations with the U.S.

The head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, described the climate of the talks as 'very constructive.' This meeting marks the first direct engagement between Ukrainian and U.S. representatives since rising diplomatic tensions, particularly following a recent confrontation involving U.S. political figures and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky did not participate directly in the negotiations but met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shortly before the discussions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, leading the American delegation, emphasized the necessity of understanding Ukraine's position and the potential concessions they might be willing to make.

He noted that a ceasefire and a resolution to the conflict hinge on reciprocal concessions from both sides.

Concerns remain in Washington regarding Ukraine potentially ceding territory to Russia, a prospect that has been suggested as increasingly likely amidst ongoing military efforts in the region.

The U.S. currently perceives that Moscow controls approximately one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014.

In addition to discussing ceasefire terms, both countries hope to finalize an agreement concerning critical raw materials, an initiative that had been stalled during previous negotiations.

The U.S. views this agreement as a means of compensating for the military aid provided to Ukraine during the ongoing conflict, while Ukraine sees it as essential for maintaining American support.

This meeting in Jeddah follows a previous high-profile diplomatic engagement in Riyadh earlier in February, which marked the first time U.S. and Russian officials directly interacted since 2022, reigniting discussions that had been dormant during the Biden administration.
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