U.S. and Ukraine Set for New Negotiations Following Russia Talks

The United States and Ukraine are preparing for a new round of negotiations following today’s consultations between American officials and representatives of the Russian Federation.These discussions are taking place in Saudi Arabia and are part of Washington’s ongoing efforts to forge interim agreements to address the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv.

Key topics for the upcoming talks include a temporary cessation of attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure and measures to ensure the safety of shipping routes in the Black Sea—an ongoing concern since hostilities erupted in 2022.

Sources familiar with the negotiations indicate that U.S. representatives will hold separate discussions with both Russia and Ukraine to outline specific steps for implementing these measures. The meeting with Russia, scheduled for March 24, will focus on the logistics of suspending strikes on energy facilities. Another critical issue will be the resumption of safe commercial shipping in the Black Sea, where attacks on vessels have persisted despite a recent lull in hostilities.

Once discussions with Russia conclude, attention will shift to Ukraine, where negotiators aim to align Kyiv’s positions on these pressing matters and develop a cohesive strategy with the United States as the situation develops.