After 1126 days of war in Ukraine, the Ukrainian and American delegations have begun their meeting in Saudi Arabia following the discussions held in Riyadh the day before by Russia and the United States regarding a limited ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea, which Washington hopes will pave the way for broader peace negotiations.
Russia mentioned that in Riyadh, "everything was discussed, there was intense and difficult dialogue, but very useful for us and for the Americans." After twelve hours of talks, it was proposed that the UN and other countries will participate in additional discussions to achieve a peace agreement in Ukraine, according to Moscow.
Russia, analyzing yesterday's events in Riyadh, stated that no report on the negotiations will be made public, and no "specific" date has been set for a new meeting with the Americans, as explained by the Russian Presidency spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, in his daily press briefing.
While discussions begin in Riyadh, Ukraine and Russia continued their attacks. The Ukrainian Air Force killed "up to 30" enemy soldiers, according to the Ukrainian General Staff, in a concentration of Russian troops in the town of Kondrativka in the Russian region of Kursk.
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 78 drones last night over various regions of the country, and another 34 replica drones fell without causing damage.
No meeting planned between Russian and Ukrainian delegations
A possible meeting between the delegations of both conflicting sides was not considered in the meeting yesterday in Riyadh between the Russian and American representatives, as stated by Dmitry Peskov, the presidential spokesperson, in his daily press briefing.
Furthermore, Peskov highlighted that both parties agreed to continue contacts, although specifying that there is no specific date for the next round of consultations.
77% of Ukrainians accept the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the US and accepted by Kiev
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Most consider Zelensky's acceptance of the US proposal as a way to demonstrate Ukraine's desire for peace.
Peskov mentions no "specific" date for new talks with the US
Russia stated that there is no precise date set for new talks with the US following the discussions on Ukraine held the previous day in Saudi Arabia, as reported by Afp.
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Conversations for a cereal agreement
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Daily report of Russian casualties, according to the Ukrainian Defense
Ukraine kills "up to 30" Russian soldiers in an attack in Kursk
The Ukrainian Air Force killed "up to 30" enemy soldiers in an attack on a concentration of Russian troops in the town of Kondrativka in the Russian region of Kursk, as reported by the Ukrainian General Staff.
Ukrainian delegation: "We continue working with the Americans"
Representatives of Ukraine and the United States held a new round of talks in Riyadh on Tuesday, following an extensive meeting between the Russian and American delegations on a ceasefire between Kiev and Moscow.
Start of the new meeting between Ukraine and the US in Riyadh
The Ukrainian and American delegations have started their meeting in Saudi Arabia after the discussions held in Riyadh the day before by Russia and the United States regarding a limited ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea, which Washington hopes will lead to broader peace negotiations.
Three breaks during twelve hours of consultations between the delegations
The consultations between the two countries' delegations lasted for more than twelve hours. Throughout the meeting, negotiators took three breaks to rest or hold consultations with their respective capitals.
Lavrov to give an interview today to share negotiation details
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Ukraine shoots down 78 drones in a new massive Russian attack
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Attacks continue between both sides despite ceasefire talks
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Meeting in Riyadh for talks between Ukraine and the US
The Ukrainian and American delegations are scheduled to meet on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia following the discussions held there the day before by Russia and the United States on a limited ceasefire proposal in the Black Sea, which Washington hopes will lead to broader peace negotiations.
Russia and the US will hold talks with UN participation
The talks between Russia and the United States were challenging but useful, and the United Nations and other countries will participate in additional discussions, as stated by a member of the Russian delegation to the TASS news agency.