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American envoys were meeting with Ukrainian officials on Sunday and with Russian officials the following day. The discussions are expected to focus on halting attacks on energy facilities.
March 23, 2025Updated 12:18 p.m. ET
The United States is holding separate talks with Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to iron out details of a possible limited cease-fire in what could be a crucial step toward a full cessation of hostilities in the war.
Russia and Ukraine both agreed this past week to halt strikes on energy infrastructure temporarily, but how and when to implement that partial truce are questions that have yet to be decided as attacks persist.
The talks — held in Riyadh, the Saudi capital, with American representatives mediating — are expected to focus on hammering out those details and on safety for shipping in the Black Sea.
“The agenda includes proposals to protect energy facilities and critical infrastructure,” Rustem Umerov, the Ukrainian defense minister leading his country’s delegation, said late Sunday afternoon, shortly after the meeting with U.S. mediators began. It will be followed by Russia-U.S. talks on Monday.
A Ukrainian official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter, said the Ukrainian delegation might hold additional discussions with U.S. officials on Monday, depending on progress.
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