U.S. and Ukraine Plan Joint Statement on Talks in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. and Ukraine will release a joint statement following talks in Jeddah, focusing on a potential ceasefire with Russia and military aid. Key topics included a collapsed minerals deal and proposals for monitoring ceasefires. The talks concluded without plans for a second day of discussions.
On March 11, the United States and Ukraine are poised to release a joint statement regarding their discussions held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as reported by the Financial Times. These discussions focused on potential ceasefire negotiations in the ongoing conflict with Russia and examined the restoration of U.S. military aid as well as intelligence support.
The talks also included deliberations about a minerals deal that fell apart on February 28, following intense disagreements involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance. It has been reported that a continuation of these talks is not planned for a second day.
During the discussions, Ukraine proposed a ceasefire encompassing both aerial and maritime operations, along with restrictions on long-range strikes. According to a media source, this type of ceasefire would be “easy to install and to monitor.”
The Ukrainian delegation features prominent officials, including Andriy Yermak, head of the Presidential Office, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa. Leading the U.S. delegation is Secretary of State Marco Rubio, accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.
The recent talks between the U.S. and Ukraine in Jeddah focused on important issues such as ceasefire proposals and military aid. Despite tensions regarding a minerals deal and the absence of plans for continued discussions, the representatives laid the groundwork for future negotiations involving both military matters and potential agreement on ceasefire strategies. Ultimately, the collaboration underscores a commitment to achieving peace amid ongoing conflict.
Original Source: kyivindependent.com
