U.S. Envoy Announces Date for Ceasefire Meeting with Russia in Saudi Arabia
Steve Witkoff, U.S. Special Representative for the Middle East, announced the next meeting date with Russians in Saudi Arabia aimed at addressing Ukraine conflict. Discussions will focus on a ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure and maritime safety in the Black Sea, with U.S. officials, including National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attending.
In a recent interview with Fox News, Steve Witkoff, the U.S. President’s Special Representative for the Middle East, announced the date for the next meeting with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. According to Witkoff, the previous meetings with President Putin were productive, lasting three and a half hours and four hours respectively, focusing on negotiations towards a ceasefire.
Witkoff detailed discussions on two critical issues aimed at achieving a ceasefire: one concerning energy infrastructure from both the U.S. and Russia, and the other focusing on establishing a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea. He stated, “I think both of those are now agreed to by the Russians,” indicating optimism for Ukrainian agreement as well.
The American delegation attending the Saudi Arabia meeting will include prominent officials such as U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Furthermore, it has been confirmed that President Trump and President Putin discussed potential resolutions to the war in Ukraine during a recent phone call, with the Russian side reportedly agreeing to a limited ceasefire focused on energy infrastructure.
In summary, the upcoming meeting in Saudi Arabia aims to advance discussions around a ceasefire between the U.S. and Russia regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s positive outlook reflects negotiations on energy infrastructure and maritime safety in the Black Sea. As key U.S. officials prepare to engage with Russian representatives, the possibility of a ceasefire remains contingent upon mutual agreement and adherence to the terms discussed.
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